Compare 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2013 Toyota Yaris

2013 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 Toyota Yaris
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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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3-Door Liftback Automatic L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic L 30 36 $14,491 $15,095
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic LE 30 36 $15,317 $15,955
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual L 30 37 $13,795 $14,370
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic L 30 36 $14,779 $15,395
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic LE 30 36 $15,773 $16,430
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic SE 30 36 $16,588 $17,280
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual SE 30 37 $15,821 $16,480

Pricing

Invoice Price
$14,898
$14,491

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$15,280
$15,095

Monthly Payment Estimate
$255 / month
$252 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.8
7.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic swaps econobox blues for sporty driving feel as well as safety, refinement, and comfort. The 2013 Toyota Yaris holds true to its promise as a maneuverable, economical car for city commuting--with a cheerful, well-designed interior--but highway refinement and weak performance are major drawbacks.

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Fuel Economy

City
25 mpg 30 mpg

Highway
35 mpg 36 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors
4 -

EPA Classification
Compact Cars Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.00 51.8

Front Leg Room (in)
41.80 40.

Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.4 84.4

Front Hip Room (in)
51.40 50.0

Second Leg Room (in)
34.60 33.3

Front Head Room (in)
38.70 39.3

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Hip Room (in)
51.60 49.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.40 52.5

Second Head Room (in)
37.80 37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
59.70 59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.40 57.9

Wheelbase (in)
99.40 98.8

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.30 66.7

Track Width, Front (in)
59.40 58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.90 5.5

Length, Overall (in)
173.10 153.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.9 -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- 15.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- 25.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA NA

Brake Type
Pwr NA

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9.00 x - TBD - 7.87 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.80 x - TBD - 10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.2 11.1

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.80 3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.1 49.93

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.50 30.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size
Compact T125/70D16

Front Tire Order Code
Q1H NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15 P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code
Q1H NA

Front Tire Size
P195/65R15 P175/65HR15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2727 2315

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 15 x 5

Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 15 x 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 5.400

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 - TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300 106 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3800 103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code
LUW NA

Displacement
1.8L/110 1.5L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 30

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 32

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 36

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 2.343

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.90 1.552

Trans Order Code
MH9 NA

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.47 4.237

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 0.700

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.45 2.847

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

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Sonic Toyota Yaris

Body Style
Sedan Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA

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 - 0.953

Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
4.7 5.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 - 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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