Compare 2013 Chevrolet Sonic - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,185 | $13,200 | $13,790 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,830 | $12,705 | $13,308 |
| Destination | $810 | $795 | $810 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | SecuriLock | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Body-colored W/chrome Accents | Black |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual Remote |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P185/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | AdvanceTrac | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 4.07 | 3.88 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 173.1 " | 173.6 " | 175.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 67.8 " | 66.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.7 " | 58.0 " | 59.6 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm | 120 @ 6,350 Rpm | 109 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 125 @ 3,800 Rpm | 112 @ 5,000 Rpm | 107 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 35 Mpg | 39 Mpg | 40 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 9.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 86 Mph | 78 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.17/3.47 " | 3.11/3.20 " | 3.07/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,727 Lbs. | 2,578 Lbs. | 2,427 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,389 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 860 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 " | 98.0 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 59.4 " | 57.7 " | 58.3 " |
| Rear Track | 59.4 " | 57.7 " | 58.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.3 '' | 17.2 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 42.2 " | 41.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 " | 31.2 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | 39.1 " | 39.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.1 " | 36.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.4 " | 50.6 " | 48.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.6 " | 49.2 " | 46.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.4 " | 52.7 " | 51.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 " | 49.0 " | 51.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 12.8 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 12.8 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 12.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 10.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| 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 | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| 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 | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
