2014 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Chevrolet Cruze

2014 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 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited	27	37	$20,719	$21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV	27	37	$20,719	$21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SE	28	38	$17,582	$18,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport	24	35	$21,704	$22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport PZEV	24	35	$21,704	$22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual SE	27	37	$16,687	$17,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport	24	34	$20,766	$21,700
Elantra Coupe 2-Door	24	34	$18,972	$19,600
Elantra Coupe 2-Door PZEV	24	34	$18,972	$19,600
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic	24	33	$19,024	$19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic w/Blue Int	24	33	$19,024	$19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual	24	34	$18,074	$18,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual w/Blue Int	24	34	$18,074	$18,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,113

$20,719

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,910

$21,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$332 / month

$361 / 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.

The Hyundai Elantra already had the bases covered--we'll see if a new engine and new tuning draws it even closer to best in class.

TCC Likes

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

Fresh looks still, three years on
Very good fuel economy
Trio of body styles

TCC Dislikes

Unremarkable styling
Not very sporty handling
Low-placed climate controls

Tight rear headroom on all versions

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.40

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.76

55.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.6

95.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.90

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.90

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

43.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.00

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

33.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

61.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

181.00

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.10

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.70

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.0

14.8

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)

10.3

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

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 -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

12.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QYW

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

P215/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYW

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

P215/45HR17

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

2818

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.25

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

130 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4L/83

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

145 @ 6500

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.44

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.73

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

2.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.44

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Cruze

Hyundai Elantra

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

5.8

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

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)

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)