2014 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2013 Hyundai Accent

2014 Chevrolet Sonic

2013 Hyundai Accent

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4-Door Sedan Automatic LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS	25	35	$15,034	$15,420
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LT	25	35	$16,382	$17,065
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LTZ	25	35	$17,788	$18,725
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic RS	25	33	$19,940	$20,990
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LS	26	35	$13,815	$14,170
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LT	26	35	$15,148	$15,780
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LTZ	26	35	$16,520	$17,390
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual RS	27	34	$18,719	$19,705
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LS	25	35	$15,619	$16,020
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LT	25	35	$16,958	$17,665
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LTZ	25	35	$18,358	$19,325
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic RS	25	33	$20,529	$21,610
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LS	26	35	$14,400	$14,770
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LT	26	35	$15,724	$16,380
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LTZ	26	35	$17,090	$17,990
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual RS	27	34	$19,308	$20,325

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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	28	37	$15,109	$15,545
Accent 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	28	37	$14,154	$14,545
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic GS	28	37	$15,539	$15,995
Accent 5-Door HB Automatic SE	28	37	$16,590	$17,095
Accent 5-Door HB Manual GS	28	37	$14,393	$14,795
Accent 5-Door HB Manual SE	28	37	$15,635	$16,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,034

$15,109

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,420

$15,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$257 / month

$259 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic is light-years ahead of its Aveo predecessor, which Chevy hopes you'll forget. It's stylish, comfortable, drives nicely, and has excellent safety ratings and infotainment features.

The 2013 Hyundai Accent is one of the best-equipped small cars, and it gets very good gas mileage, but it's not quite as exciting to drive as it looks.

TCC Likes

Refined, smooth ride
Nicely weighted steering
Comfortable, well-sized seats

Stylish hatchback
Interior fit and finish
Room for four adults

TCC Dislikes

Coarse, gutless base engine
Brakes could be firmer
Why isn't USB standard?

Doesn't drive as perky as it looks
Headroom tighter in the sedan
Price is no longer super-cheap

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.80

37.200

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.00

53.400

Front Leg Room (in)

41.80

41.800

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.3

89.700

Front Hip Room (in)

51.40

51.300

Second Leg Room (in)

34.60

33.300

Front Head Room (in)

38.70

39.900

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.60

47.200

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.40

53.700

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

173.10

172.000

Height, Overall (in)

59.70

57.100

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.40

59.500

Wheelbase (in)

99.40

101.200

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.30

66.900

Track Width, Front (in)

59.40

59.300

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.90

5.500

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

13.700

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.00 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x 1.0

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

11.400

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

34.100

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

2.900

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

14.900

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P175/70R14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P175/70R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Q1H

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2727

2463

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

5.700

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

Displacement

1.8L/110

1.6L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

125 @ 3800

123 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

LUW

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.440

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.720

Trans Order Code

MH9

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.47

2.930

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.390

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.770

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.45

4.400

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.830

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

Hyundai Accent

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.900

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

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 -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

6.4

5.9

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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