2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 141 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sonic | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1517 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
