Ford Edge (2008) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2012) Specs

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2008 Ford Edge and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Ford Edge	Chevrolet Sonic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.2 in	99.4 in	11.8 in
Length	185.7 in	159.0 in	26.7 in
Width	75.8 in	68.3 in	7.5 in
Height	67.2 in	59.7 in	7.5 in
Curb Weight	4073 lb.	2690 lb.	1383 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	12.2 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.7 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.9 in	53.4 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	51.4 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.8 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.8 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.8 in	53.0 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.3 in	51.6 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	34.6 in	5 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.1 ft³	19.0 ft³	13.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	69.6 ft³	47.7 ft³	21.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Edge

2008 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	EXCELLENT ROOM IN THE REAR FOR LEGS AND STRETCHING OUT. see full Ford Edge review
2008	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Great for long trips. see full Ford Edge review
2008	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Spacious legroom and reclining seats. Fat center fold down armrest with cup holders and adjustable A/C vents are a nice touch. see full Ford Edge review
2008	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	i have 2 teenagers who have complained regularly with other vehicles they have rode in in the last 6 months. see full Ford Edge review
2008	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Seats are very comfortable. Love the forward leaning front headrests. Great legroom as well. see full Ford Edge review
2008	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Larger and more comfortable than any other offering in this segment. Class leading legroom and open feel. see full Ford Edge review
2007	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	It is very comfortable and I love that the rear seats recline in various positions for comfort. see full Ford Edge review
2007	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room for driver and passenger. Great for long road trips. see full Ford Edge review
2007	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room for 1 or 2 kids. Great leg room because no third row seating. see full Ford Edge review
2007	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The Edge is very roomy and comfortable. By leaving out the third seat option, they were able to give the front and rear rows both a little more space and it can comfortably fit 5 adults. see full Ford Edge review

2008 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	No 3rd row available see full Ford Edge review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 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

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The front seating position is cramped, but even worse is the footroom !!!! I have the 6 speed manual transmission and the clutch pedal feels like it was an afterthought. The wheel well intrudest so much that is difficult to engage the clutch without my foot being moved inward due to the lack of room. I have a mens 9 shoe so it is not because I have huge feet. My leg hits the center console while using the gas pedalso far to the right. IT IS SO BAD I TOOK THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AT THE GAS PEDAL OFF TO HAVE MORE ROOM !!! I have a friend in England he told me it was not as much of a problem due to the placenet of the pedals in the right hand drive models. It also makes sense this car sells more in right hand driving counties, the radio control are on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This is a stupid position considering having to change gears with the right hand. I am not a small guy, but I am not huge. I am 240 at 5"9'. with a passenger of similar size I feel very cramped. I had a buddy with me, He is a mountain of a man at 6'3" and having very broad shoulders like my self. It was a scream! We were smashed together. I had to work hard to change gears. The car is about 3" to narrow. I previously owned a Nissan Versa. It was considered a narrow car but we never had this problem. It was so cramped if it was a much longer ride, I would have had him get in the back seat. CRAMPED IN THE FRONT TO THE EXTREME DEGREE !!!!!!!! see full Chevrolet Sonic review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	THE SEATS ARE LIKE MIDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICES !!! I am not a huge guy. I have am 5'9" tall with a 40" waist. I have a wide stance. I did take a long test drive in this car. I noticed that the seats were not terribly comfortable but I had run into that with several cars. The seats got better as the broke in. THESE GOT WORSE !!!! It got so bad that I had themreupholstered!!!!! It helped very little !!!! They are too narrow, overbolstered....poorly padded....no lumbar support...the armrest is usless (it sits too low and angled down)....If i could trade it in tomorrow it would be gone. I drive 4 hours a week at a mininimum to school round trip. the next day I am sore. I am going in for time 2 to see if I can FIX the seat comfort.....ARGG see full Chevrolet Sonic review

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