Chevrolet Sonic (2014) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2013) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Chevrolet Sonic	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	101.5 in	-2.1 in
Length	173.1 in	174.1 in	-1 in
Width	68.3 in	70.5 in	-2.2 in
Height	59.7 in	56.9 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	2792 lb.	3508 lb.	-716 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.2 gal.	14.5 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.4 in	54.7 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.7 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	35.8 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	41.5 in	11.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	0.0 in	51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	32.5 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.9 ft³	6.6 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.9 ft³	10.5 ft³	4.4 ft³

2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review

2013 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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