Here is a side-by-side comparison to see how the 2012 Sonic hatchback stacks up against the 2011 Aveo.5 hatchback and 2013 Chevy Spark.
2011 AVEO HB 2012 SONIC HB 2013 SPARK
Front Head Room Front Head Room Front Head Room
39.3 in. 38.7 in. 39.4 in.
Front Hip Room Front Hip Room Front Hip Room
51.6 in. 51.4 in. 48.0 in.
Front Leg Room Front Leg Room Front Leg Room
41.3 in. 41.8 in. 42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room Front Shoulder Room Front Shoulder Room
53.6 in. 53.4 in. 50.7 in.
Rear Hip Room Rear Hip Room Rear Hip Room
52.8 in. 51.6 in. 47.5 in.
Rear Head Room Rear Head Room Rear Head Room
37.6 in. 38.1 in. 37.3 in.
Rear Leg Room Rear Leg Room Rear Leg Room
35.4 in. 34.6 in. 35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room Rear Shoulder Room Rear Shoulder Room
52.8 in. 53.0 in. 49.7 in.
Width Width Width
66.1 in. 68.3 in. 62.9 in.
Height Height Height
59.3 in. 59.7 in. 61.0 in.
Length Length Length
154.3 in. 159.0 in. 144.7 in.
Front Track Front Track Front Track
57.1 in. 59.4 in. 55.7 in.
Rear Track Rear Track Rear Track
55.5 in. 59.4 in. 55.5 in.
Wheel Base Wheel Base Wheel Base
97.6 in. 99.4 in. 93.5 in.
Seating Capacity Seating Capacity Seating Capacity
5 5 4
Max Cargo Capacity Max Cargo Capacity Max Cargo Capacity
37.2 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 31.2 cu.ft
Turning Circle Turning Cirlce Turning Circle
33.0 ft. 34.5 ft. 32.5 ft.
Curb Weight Curb Weight Curb Weight
2546 lbs. 2795 lbs. ---------------
Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Fuel Tank
12.0 gal. 12.2 gal. 9.2 gal.
Source of Comparison Data Retrieved from:
Chevrolet Website. 2012. 2013 Chevy Spark Specs. Retrieved July 03, 2012 from: http://www.chevrolet.com/spark-mini-car/features-specs/
Chevrolet Website. 2012. 2012 Chevy Sonic Specs. Retrieved July 03, 2012 from: http://www.chevrolet.com/sonic-hatchback-car/features-specs/
Chevrolet Website. 2011. Aveo 5 Specs from: http://www.chevrolet.com/aveo/hatchback/features-specs/