2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2012 Ford Fiesta vs 2012 Mazda MAZDA2

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Ford Fiesta

2012 Mazda MAZDA2

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4-Door Sedan LS 1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LS 1LS	26	35	$13,518	$13,865
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LS 2LS	25	35	$14,561	$14,935
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LT 1LT	26	35	$14,462	$15,065
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LT 2LT	25	35	$15,489	$16,135
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LTZ 1LZ	26	35	$15,831	$16,665
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LTZ 2LZ	25	35	$17,028	$17,925
Sonic 5-Door HB LS 1LS	26	35	$14,395	$14,765
Sonic 5-Door HB LS 2LS	25	35	$15,439	$15,835
Sonic 5-Door HB LT 1LT	26	35	$15,230	$15,865
Sonic 5-Door HB LT 2LT	25	35	$16,257	$16,935
Sonic 5-Door HB LTZ 1LZ	26	35	$16,496	$17,365
Sonic 5-Door HB LTZ 2LZ	25	35	$17,693	$18,625

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	38	$12,788	$13,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	38	$14,170	$14,670
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SEL	28	38	$15,984	$16,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	38	$13,634	$14,100
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	38	$15,110	$15,670
Fiesta 5-Door HB SES	28	38	$16,830	$17,500

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	28	34	$15,167	$15,370
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	28	34	$16,636	$16,860
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$14,339	$14,530
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$15,807	$16,020

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,518

$12,788

$15,167

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,865

$13,200

$15,370

Monthly Payment Estimate

$231 / month

$220 / month

$256 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is neither subsonic nor supersonic—but it's a good, sound choice and a world better than the Aveo it replaces.

You could do better if you most value space and comfort, but the 2012 Ford Fiesta packs in a lot of style and substance.

With a zippy driving feel and good real-world gas mileage, the 2012 Mazda2 really stands out among entry-level vehicles.

TCC Likes

Well-weighted steering
Smooth, quiet ride
Comfortable seating

Great styling—especially the five-door
Responsive, nicely weighted steering
Good safety ratings

Simple, clean styling
Handling, maneuverability
Good seats for an econocar

TCC Dislikes

Bluetooth, USB missing from base model
Base engine can be boomy when revved
Muted throttle response (1.4T)

Cramped cabin compared to others its size
PowerShift automatic balkier than it should be
Odd dash layout

Sluggish four-speed automatic
Tight headroom
Barely adequate power

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

38 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact

- TBD -

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

51.4

50.6

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

31.2

33.0

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.6

49.2

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

52.7

52.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.1

37.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.0

49.0

51.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

42.2

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.4

85.1

87.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

67.8

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

57.7

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

173.1

173.6

155.5

Height, Overall (in)

59.7

58.0

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

57.7

Wheelbase (in)

99.4

98.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

12.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

7.9 x - TBD -

8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

12.0

11.3

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

- TBD -

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

14.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

34.4

32.2

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P185/65R15

P185/55R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Q1H

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P185/65R15

P185/55R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T115/70D14

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2727

2578

2359

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

14 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

4.8

5.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

125 @ 3800

112 @ 5000

98 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LUW

99J

Displacement

1.8L/110

1.6L/97

1.5L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

120 @ 6350

100 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.07

4.14

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Front-wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.12

0.95

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.85

2.81

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.28

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.89

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.61

2.27

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.04

1.55

Trans Order Code

M26

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

4 Door HB

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

Ford Fiesta

Mazda Mazda2

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.9

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Twist Beam

Torsion Beam Axle

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.1

5.7

6.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2011)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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