2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic

To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual.

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 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS Manual 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT Automatic
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Sonic Sonic
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Hatchback 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 134 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 201 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1276 kg
Vehicle Length 4039 mm 4399 mm
Vehicle Width 1735 mm 1735 mm
Vehicle Height 1506 mm 1517 mm
Wheelbase Size 2525 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.1 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.3 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 46 L


 

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