Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 121.2 in | -21.8 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 202.5 in | -43.5 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 76.9 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 68.9 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2755 lb. | 4621 lb. | -1866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 63.0 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 64.7 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -64 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -93.3 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |