Compare 2013 Chevrolet Sonic - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,185 | $14,185 | $14,545 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,830 | $13,830 | $14,154 |
| Destination | $810 | $810 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/piano Black | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Mechanical | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Air Compressor | Optional | Standard | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Driver | Driver | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto Off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P175/70TR14.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 14" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | SHIFTRONIC | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 3.65 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 173.1 " | 172.0 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 66.9 " | |
| Exterior Height | 59.7 " | 57.1 " | |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm | |
| Torque | 125 @ 3,800 Rpm | 123 @ 4,850 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 28 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 35 Mpg | 37 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 85 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.17/3.47 " | 3.03/3.36 " | |
| Curb Weight | 2,727 Lbs. | 2,396 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,549 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 " | 101.2 " | |
| Front Track | 59.4 " | 59.3 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.4 " | 59.5 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.3 '' | 17.1 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.8 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 " | 33.3 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | 39.9 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.2 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 51.4 " | 51.3 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.6 " | 47.2 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.4 " | 53.7 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 " | 53.4 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 13.7 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 13.7 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 12.2 Gal. | 11.4 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
