Compare 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Chevrolet Cruze
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2012 Honda Civic
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2012 Hyundai Elantra
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4-Door Sedan LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan LS 25 36 $16,212 $16,800
4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT 26 38 $17,812 $18,555
4-Door Sedan ECO 28 42 $18,552 $19,325
4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT 26 38 $19,857 $20,685
4-Door Sedan LTZ 26 38 $22,146 $23,190
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2-Door Manual DX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
2-Door Manual DX 28 36 $14,660 $15,755
4-Door Manual DX 28 36 $14,846 $15,955
2-Door Automatic DX 28 39 $15,401 $16,555
2-Door Automatic PZEV DX 28 39 $15,401 $16,555
4-Door Automatic DX 28 39 $15,586 $16,755
4-Door Automatic PZEV DX 28 39 $15,586 $16,755
2-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,558 $17,805
4-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,744 $18,005
2-Door Automatic LX 28 39 $17,299 $18,605
2-Door Automatic PZEV LX 28 39 $17,299 $18,605
4-Door Automatic LX 28 39 $17,484 $18,805
4-Door Automatic PZEV LX 28 39 $17,484 $18,805
4-Door Automatic HF 29 41 $18,225 $19,605
4-Door Automatic PZEV HF 29 41 $18,225 $19,605
2-Door Manual EX 28 36 $18,456 $19,855
2-Door Automatic EX 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
2-Door Automatic PZEV EX 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
4-Door Automatic EX 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
4-Door Automatic PZEV EX 28 39 $19,197 $20,655
2-Door Automatic EX-L 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
2-Door Automatic PZEV EX-L 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
4-Door Automatic EX-L 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
4-Door Automatic PZEV EX-L 28 39 $20,539 $22,105
2-Door Automatic w/Navi EX 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
2-Door Automatic w/Navi PZEV EX 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
4-Door Automatic w/Navi EX 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
4-Door Automatic w/Navi PZEV EX 28 39 $20,586 $22,155
2-Door Manual Si 22 31 $20,771 $22,355
2-Door Manual w/Summer Tires Si 22 31 $20,956 $22,555
4-Door Manual Si 22 31 $20,956 $22,555
4-Door Manual w/Summer Tires Si 22 31 $21,141 $22,755
2-Door Automatic w/Navi EX-L 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
2-Door Automatic w/Navi PZEV EX-L 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
4-Door Automatic w/Navi EX-L 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
4-Door Automatic w/Navi PZEV EX-L 28 39 $21,928 $23,605
2-Door Manual w/Navi Si 22 31 $22,159 $23,855
2-Door Manual w/Summer Tires & Navi Si 22 31 $22,345 $24,055
4-Door Manual w/Navi Si 22 31 $22,345 $24,055
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT 44 44 $22,479 $24,200
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV 44 44 $22,479 $24,200
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather 44 44 $23,590 $25,400
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV 44 44 $23,590 $25,400
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi 44 44 $23,868 $25,700
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV 44 44 $23,868 $25,700
4-Door Automatic CNG 27 38 $24,943 $26,305
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather 44 44 $24,979 $26,900
4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV 44 44 $24,979 $26,900
4-Door Automatic w/Navi CNG 27 38 $26,364 $27,805
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4-Door Sedan Manual GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan Manual GLS 28 38 $14,918 $15,345
4-Door Wagon Manual GLS 23 31 $15,539 $15,995
4-Door Wagon Automatic GLS 23 30 $16,685 $17,195
4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS 28 38 $17,010 $17,595
4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS PZEV 28 38 $17,010 $17,595
4-Door Wagon Manual SE 23 31 $18,687 $19,495
4-Door Wagon Automatic SE 23 30 $19,443 $20,295
4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited 28 38 $19,727 $20,595
4-Door Sedan Automatic PZEV Limited PZEV 28 38 $19,727 $20,595
Pricing
Invoice Price
$16,212
$14,660
$14,918
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$16,800
$15,755
$15,345
Monthly Payment Estimate
$280 / month
$263 / month
$256 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
7.0
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a practical, comfortable, fuel-efficient, and a strong value, but it does lack the nimble, tossable feel that some small-car fans appreciate. The 2012 Honda Civic is a little more spacious, comfortable, and economical, but it's now one of the blandest of the bunch. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has officially left the Civic and Corolla in the dust, thanks to a 38-mpg gas mileage rating, a sleek look, and tremendous value for the money.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 28 mpg 28 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 36 mpg 38 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - 4
EPA Classification
Midsize Car Compact Midsize cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0 53.2 53.5
Second Leg Room (in)
35.4 30.8 33.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.3 38.1 40.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
52.4 49.0 52.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 55.1 55.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.9 34.3 37.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.9 52.2 54.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42.2 43.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.6 83.2 95.6
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.7 69.0 69.9
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 59.0 61.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
181.0 176.1 178.3
Height, Overall (in)
58.1 55.0 56.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.3 59.9 62.0
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 103.1 106.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.4 11.7 14.8
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- TBD - 7.9 x - TBD - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x - TBD - 10.3 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes NA
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA NA 10.3 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 13.2 12.8
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7 2.65 2.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.5 16.1 14.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.7 35.5 34.8
Steering Type
Pwr Electric Var Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P195/65HR15 P195/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code
QYW NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P195/65HR15 P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size
NA T135/80R16 NA
Front Tire Order Code
QYW NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3093 2716 2661
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 15 x - TBD - 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 15 x - TBD - 15 x 6.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 6.8 2.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 - TBD - 90
Engine
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection MPFI Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3800 128 @ 4300 131 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
LUW NA NA
Displacement
1.8L/110 1.8L/110 1.8L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300 140 @ 6300 148 @ 6500
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 31 (Est) 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 36 (Est) 38
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 28 (Est) 28
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94 4.29 4.33
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 0.95 0.97
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual Manual
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 NA 0.63
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.82 3.14 3.30
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.47 1.24 1.25
Trans Type
6 5 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 0.73 0.77
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.54 3.31 3.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.16 1.87 1.96
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Trans Order Code
MZ0 NA NA
Summary
Body Style
Sedan 2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Cruze Honda Civic Cpe Hyundai Elantra
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - 15.0 NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.43 NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - 18.0 NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.98 0.71 0.9
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank Multi-link Torsion Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA w/Coil Springs
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 6.5 (Est) - TBD -
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
29 5 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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