Sonic is a HEDGEHOG. Hedgehogs are TINY. Mario has way more powers than Sonic. Super Mushroom, Propeller Mushroom, Ice Flower, Fire Flower, Mini Mushroom, Mega Mushroom, Penguin Suit, Acorn Suit, P Acorn Suit, Super Star, 1 - Up, 3 - Up Moon, Cat Bell, Boomerang Flower, Blue Shell, Bee Mushroom, Boo Mushroom, Cloud Flower, Rock Mushroom, Mystery Mushroom, Gold Flower, Metal Flower, Hammer Flower!!