2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | LR2 | Sonic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1735 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
