Compare 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2013 Mazda MAZDA2

2013 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 Mazda MAZDA2
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4-Door Sedan Automatic LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS 25 35 $14,898 $15,280
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LT 25 35 $16,248 $16,925
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LTZ 25 35 $17,655 $18,585
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LS 26 35 $13,830 $14,185
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LT 26 35 $15,014 $15,640
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LTZ 26 35 $16,387 $17,250
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LS 25 35 $15,483 $15,880
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LT 25 35 $16,824 $17,525
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LTZ 25 35 $18,225 $19,185
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic RS 25 33 $20,396 $21,470
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LS 26 35 $14,415 $14,785
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LT 26 35 $15,590 $16,240
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LTZ 26 35 $16,957 $17,850
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual RS 27 34 $19,175 $20,185
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4-Door HB Automatic Sport
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport 28 34 $15,355 $15,560
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring 28 34 $16,824 $17,050
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport 29 35 $14,525 $14,720
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring 29 35 $15,995 $16,210
Pricing
Invoice Price
$14,898
$15,355
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$15,280
$15,560
Monthly Payment Estimate
$255 / month
$259 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic swaps econobox blues for sporty driving feel as well as safety, refinement, and comfort. The 2013 Mazda2 stands out among entry-level hatchbacks due to its zippy driving feel and good real-world mileage--although the limited feature set and basic appointments won't appeal to everyone.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 28 mpg
Highway
35 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 4
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
51.40 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
34.60 33.0
Front Head Room (in)
38.70 39.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.60 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.40 52.8
Second Head Room (in)
37.80 37.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.00 51.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.80 42.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.4 87.1
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.30 66.7
Track Width, Front (in)
59.40 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.90 5.1
Length, Overall (in)
173.10 155.5
Height, Overall (in)
59.70 58.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.40 57.7
Wheelbase (in)
99.40 98.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.9 -
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)
9.00 x - TBD - 8 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.80 x - TBD - 10.1 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA NA
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.2 11.3
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.80 2.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.1 15
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.50 32.16
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15 P185/55R15
Rear Tire Order Code
Q1H NA
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15 P185/55R15
Spare Tire Size
Compact T115/70D14
Front Tire Order Code
Q1H NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2727 2359
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 14 x 4.0
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 15 x 6.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 5.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 90
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3800 98 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LUW NA
Displacement
1.8L/110 1.5L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300 100 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 28
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.47 4.147
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 0.695
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.45 2.816
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.000
Trans Type
6 4
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 2.279
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.90 1.553
Trans Order Code
MH9 NA
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Hatchback
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Sonic Mazda Mazda2
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
4.7 6.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 8
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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