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

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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

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8.4

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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.

TCC Likes

Turbodiesel engine option
Quiet, smooth ride
Handsome, high-quality interior

Emphatic design statement
Gas mileage is very good
Comes in sedan, coupe, and hatch

TCC Dislikes

Unremarkable styling
Not very sporty handling
Low-placed climate controls

Sluggish throttle response
Rear headroom is tight
Steering's better, not best

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

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

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 -

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

Brake ABS System

Four-Wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.300 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

10.5 x 0.5

Disc - Front (Yes or )

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

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

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

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QYW

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYW

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

P205/55R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3118

2701

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

131 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LUV

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

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.774

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.400

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.834

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.440

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.726

Trans Order Code

MH8

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Cruze

Hyundai Elantra

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.866

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Torsion Axle

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

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

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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