Jeep Wrangler (2014) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2013) Specs

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2014 Jeep Wrangler and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Jeep Wrangler	Chevrolet Sonic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	99.4 in	16.6 in
Length	184.4 in	159.0 in	25.4 in
Width	73.9 in	68.3 in	5.6 in
Height	72.3 in	59.7 in	12.6 in
Curb Weight	4075 lb.	2690 lb.	1385 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.6 gal.	12.2 gal.	9.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	38.7 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	53.4 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	51.4 in	4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.8 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.3 in	37.8 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.8 in	53.0 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	51.6 in	5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	34.6 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.5 ft³	19.0 ft³	12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.6 ft³	47.7 ft³	22.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

2014 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Two adults can squeeze into the back of the regular Wrangler, but Jeep clearly didn't intend the two-door for people who'll often be using the rear seat. The door openings are small and the front seats don't return to their former position after being tipped forward to let people in. The Wrangler Unlimited has a much wider three-person rear seat served by its own doors. But even in the Unlimited rear knee room isn't abundant and the rear seat cushion is somewhat under-sized. Some owners of the two-door Wrangler remove the rear seat (unlike in the Unlimited, this doesn't require tools) to open up a larger cargo area with a flat floor. There's not a lot of cargo space behind the second row in the two-door. The great majority of the Unlimited's 20-inch wheelbase extension goes into the space behind the second row, nearly tripling cargo volume there from 17 to 46 cubic feet. It's the one to get if you want to be able to carry three or more people and their gear. see full Jeep Wrangler review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

2014 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

2013 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 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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