Compare 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2013 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2013 Hyundai Elantra
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4-Door Sedan Automatic 1LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic 1LT 26 38 $19,113 $19,910
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2LT 26 38 $21,676 $22,580
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic Diesel 27 46 $23,985 $24,985
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic ECO 26 39 $20,284 $21,130
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS 22 35 $18,050 $18,705
Cruze 4-Door Sedan LTZ 26 38 $22,733 $23,805
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual 1LT 26 38 $18,062 $18,815
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual 2LT 26 38 $20,443 $21,295
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual ECO 28 42 $19,137 $19,935
Cruze 4-Door Sedan Manual LS 25 36 $16,906 $17,520
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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS 28 38 $17,105 $17,695
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS PZEV 28 38 $17,105 $17,695
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited 28 38 $20,218 $21,115
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV 28 38 $20,218 $21,115
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS 28 38 $16,208 $16,695
Elantra Coupe 2-Door Automatic GS 27 37 $18,021 $18,595
Elantra Coupe 2-Door Automatic GS PZEV 27 37 $18,021 $18,595
Elantra Coupe 2-Door Automatic SE 27 37 $20,009 $20,895
Elantra Coupe 2-Door Automatic SE PZEV 27 37 $20,009 $20,895
Elantra Coupe 2-Door Manual GS 28 38 $17,066 $17,595
Elantra Coupe 2-Door Manual SE 28 38 $19,064 $19,895
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic 27 37 $18,831 $19,545
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic PZEV 27 37 $18,831 $19,545
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic PZEV w/Blue Int 27 37 $18,831 $19,545
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic w/Blue Int 27 37 $18,831 $19,545
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual 26 37 $17,881 $18,545
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual w/Blue Int 26 37 $17,881 $18,545
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,113
$17,105
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$19,910
$17,695
Monthly Payment Estimate
$332 / month
$295 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Chevy Cruze is comfortable and practical--and now it offers a diesel engine that can return 40 mpg in real-world use. Civic who? Corolla what? The Hyundai Elantra's one of the new standard bearers in the compact class, with 38-mpg fuel economy, better safety, and class-leading standard features.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 28 mpg
Highway
38 mpg 38 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 4
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
52.40 52.700
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.76 55.900
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.6 95.600
Second Head Room (in)
37.90 37.100
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.90 54.800
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 43.600
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.00 53.500
Second Leg Room (in)
35.4 33.100
Front Head Room (in)
39.3 40.000
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 61.000
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.500
Length, Overall (in)
181.00 178.300
Height, Overall (in)
58.10 56.500
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.3 61.500
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 106.300
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.70 69.900
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.0 14.800
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 10.300 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.5 x 0.5 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x - TBD - 11.000 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 12.800
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.5 14.200
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.7 34.780
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7 2.900
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A NA
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
QYW NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
QYW NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P205/55R16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3118 2701
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
4.25 2.200
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 90
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850 131 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
LUV NA
Displacement
1.4L/83 1.8L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900 148 @ 6500
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 38
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 28
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 32
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.834
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.000
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.440
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.726
Trans Order Code
MH8 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53 3.065
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.392
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.774
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.400
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Cruze Hyundai Elantra
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.866
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank Torsion Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A NA
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 5.7
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - TBD -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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