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| ×2013 Chevrolet Sonic 5dr HB LS Man | ×2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn Premier w/2LZ | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$14,155 | CA$32,345 |
| Fees | CA$1,500 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$266/month | CA$609/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm (103 kW) | 250 hp @ 5,300 rpm (186 kW) |
| Torque | 125 lb·ft @ 3,800 rpm (169 N·m) | 260 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,000 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular, Premium |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 676 km | 659 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 212 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65R15 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear tires | P195/65R15 | 245/40R19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,039 mm (159″) | 4,923 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,735 mm (68″) | 1,854 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,516 mm (60″) | 1,463 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99″) | 2,830 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,509 mm (59″) | 1,590 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,509 mm (59″) | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,237 kg (2,727 lb) | 1,496 kg (3,298 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 538 l and 1,351 l | 447 l |
| Fuel tank | 46 l (10 gal) | 60 l (13 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/160,000 km | 5 years/160,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 73% | 75% |
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