Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2014) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen	Chevrolet Sonic
Engine	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	99.4 in	2.1 in
Length	179.3 in	159.0 in	20.3 in
Width	70.1 in	68.3 in	1.8 in
Height	59.2 in	59.7 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	2755 lb.	530 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.2 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.4 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.4 in	-51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.8 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	34.6 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.8 ft³	19.0 ft³	13.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.9 ft³	47.7 ft³	19.2 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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

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