| Add vehicles | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5dr HB LT | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Cpe 2.0L TDI DSG Highline |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$17,495 | CA$28,025 |
| Fees | CA$1,495 | CA$1,395 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$329/month | CA$527/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | N/A |
| Highway | N/A | N/A |
| Combined | N/A | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 156 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional | standard |
| Remote engine start | optional | standard |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional | N/A |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65R15 | P215/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P195/65R15 | P215/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,039 mm (159″) | 4,277 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,735 mm (68″) | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,516 mm (60″) | 1,486 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99″) | 2,537 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,509 mm (59″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,509 mm (59″) | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,237 kg (2,727 lb) | 1,414 kg (3,117 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 4 |
| Trunk | between 538 l and 869 l | 436 l |
| Fuel tank | 46 l (10 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/160,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | N/A | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 70% | 78% |
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