2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Sonic would be higher. Both 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. 2013 Toyota Corolla 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. 2013 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Sonic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |