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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2013) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic specs.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year 2013 2013  
Model Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Chevrolet Sonic  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
125 kW@5700
240 Nm@4250
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
103 kW@6300
169 Nm@3800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,525 mm 0 mm
Length 4,554 mm 4,039 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,504 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,490 kg 1,250 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 46 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 975 mm 983 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,306 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,044 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 960 mm 8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,349 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,311 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 902 mm 879 mm 23 mm
Total Legroom 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 929 L 538 L 391 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,894 L 1,351 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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