2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2012 Infiniti G25 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 2012 Infiniti G25 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. 2012 Infiniti G25 has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G25 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Sonic | G25 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4039 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
