cargo space discrepancy

[donlogan1]

The 2012 and 2013 hatchback outside dimensions are the same. But there is a large difference in cargo storage.

The 2012: 19 ft³, 30.7 ft³ with seat area

The 2013: 19 ft³, 47.7 ft³ with seat area

What is the reason for this? I don't have a Sonic but am researching them right now. I'm curious about what creates that difference.

 

[Syrup]

I seem to remember the original smaller number was a typo that made its way into all the car reviews. Once corrected by Chevy/GM, there was no way to get every reviewer to update the number. This was blamed as one of the many potential reasons the car didn’t sell well. The later bigger number is correct. All interiors are the same in size from 2012 forward.

-Syrup

 

[Syrup]

I wouldn’t make a car buying decision on a cargo volume number. Find one in person to get a feel for its actual usable space. My volume requirement was that it had to fit my hockey bag in the hatch and this just barely does. Other forum members have cited the same hockey bag requirement.

 

[Ricekila]

FYI -- they measure the volume with ping pong balls & lots of math --

My question is ---- how many balls ?

 

[donlogan1]

I seem to remember the original smaller number was a typo that made its way into all the car reviews. Once corrected by Chevy/GM, there was no way to get every reviewer to update the number. This was blamed as one of the many potential reasons the car didn’t sell well. The later bigger number is correct. All interiors are the same in size from 2012 forward.

-Syrup

It definitely would have played a role in my choice. It's a pretty large difference/error.

It's definitely one those things where if you're shopping you would quickly rule it out as you go through a checklist.