2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2012 Honda Fit vs 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Honda Fit

2012 Nissan Versa

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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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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,701	$16,125
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,430	$17,910
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$19,155	$19,690
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,925	$15,325
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,607	$17,060

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4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 S	30	38	$12,663	$13,120
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SL	30	38	$15,423	$15,990
Versa 4-Door Sedan CVT 1.6 SV	30	38	$14,452	$14,980
Versa 4-Door Sedan Manual 1.6 S	27	36	$10,616	$10,990
Versa 5-Door HB Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$15,307	$15,870
Versa 5-Door HB CVT 1.8 SL	28	34	$17,923	$18,590
Versa 5-Door HB Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$14,153	$14,670

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,518

$15,701

$12,663

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,865

$16,125

$13,120

Monthly Payment Estimate

$231 / month

$269 / month

$219 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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6.6

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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.

The 2012 Honda Fit is peppy and fun to drive, and its interior is incredibly space-efficient; but some might be turned off by its rather utilitarian look.

The 2012 Nissan Versa is a reasonably comfortable, well-equipped new car for used-car money—but if you're a stickler for the details it can feel as cheap as it is.

TCC Likes

Well-weighted steering
Smooth, quiet ride
Comfortable seating

Frisky, maneuverable feel
Space-efficient seating arrangement
Awesome cargo capability

Used-car price
Comfortable ride
Relatively quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

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

The silhouette of a minivan
Limited availability for Bluetooth
Satellite radio not offered

Appliance-like driving experience
Rear seatbacks don't fold on some Sedans
Sluggish CVT response

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

28 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.0

51.3

51.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.3

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.4

90.8

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

51.4

51.5

48.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

34.5

37.0

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

40.4

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.6

51.3

46.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

52.7

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

39.0

36.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.7

60.0

59.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

58.1

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

99.4

98.4

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

28.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

58.7

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

- TBD -

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

173.1

161.6

175.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

13.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

7.9 x - TBD -

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

10.3 x - TBD -

10.02 x 0.87

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

10.6

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

34.4

34.8

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

2.48

2.96

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

37.2

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

12.7

16.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P175/65SR15

P185/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Q1H

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P175/65SR15

P185/65R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2727

2577

2410

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.1

7.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

- TBD -

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

- TBD -

470

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

117 @ 6600

109 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

125 @ 3800

106 @ 4800

107 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LUW

HR16DE

Displacement

1.8L/110

1.5L/91

1.6L/97

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.89

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.31

1.96

- TBD -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.68

Trans Order Code

M26

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.56

3.75

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.12

0.76

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Continuously Variable

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.00

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.07

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

Honda Fit

Nissan Versa

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

5 Door Hatchback

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Macpherson strut

Independent Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.87

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.1

6.0

5.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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