2013 Honda CR-Z vs 2013 Hyundai Veloster vs 2013 Scion tC

2013 Honda CR-Z

2013 Hyundai Veloster

2013 Scion tC

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3-Door CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-Z 3-Door CVT	36	39	$19,645	$20,625
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX	36	39	$21,239	$22,305
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX w/Navi	36	39	$22,662	$23,805
CR-Z 3-Door Manual	31	38	$19,028	$19,975
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX	31	38	$20,622	$21,655
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX w/Navi	31	38	$22,046	$23,155

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3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:MIX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:MIX	28	37	$20,498	$21,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo w/Black Int	24	31	$21,978	$23,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo w/Blue Int	24	31	$21,978	$23,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int	28	37	$18,170	$18,850
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Gray Int	28	37	$18,170	$18,850
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Red Int	28	37	$18,170	$18,850
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual RE:MIX	27	37	$19,310	$20,050
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo w/Black Int	24	35	$21,038	$22,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo w/Blue Int	24	35	$21,038	$22,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int	27	37	$16,983	$17,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Gray Int	27	37	$16,983	$17,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Red Int	27	37	$16,983	$17,600

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2-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic	23	31	$18,739	$19,725
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Release Series 8.0	23	31	$21,723	$22,865
tC 2-Door HB Manual	23	31	$17,789	$18,725
tC 2-Door HB Manual Release Series 8.0	23	31	$20,725	$21,815

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,645

$20,498

$18,739

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,625

$21,300

$19,725

Monthly Payment Estimate

$344 / month

$355 / month

$329 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Honda CR-Z is your best choice if you're looking for a two-seat hybrid sport coupe, but it doesn't excel in either handling or fuel economy.

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster dances the line between sporty coupe and sports car with features, fuel economy, impressive handling, and newfound turbo power.

Not quite fast, and not quite nimble, the latest Scion tC is on its way to developing an interesting personality.

TCC Likes

Best gas mileage of any coupe
Six-speed gearbox makes 'hybrid' sporty
New boost mode for 2013 adds pep

Awesome sport-shoe sensibility
Great grip and poise
New turbo urgency

More tension in its styling
Smoother power from a big four
Ride quality is good for the size, class

TCC Dislikes

Entire Prius range still gets better MPG
Rough-road ride can be jarring
CVT subtracts driving fun

Back seat space is tight
Base cars are sluggish off the line
Steering can be vague; on Turbos, heavy

Standard sunroof equals tight headroom for some
Lacks sharp driving feel
Dash materials are coarse, shiny

Fuel Economy

City

36 mpg

28 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

37 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Compact Cars

Compact Car

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

53.200

52.60

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

39.000

37.70

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

55.600

55.40

Passenger Volume (ft³)

49.1

89.800

90.00

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

43.900

41.80

Second Hip Room (in)

52.600

48.50

Second Head Room (in)

35.300

36.40

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.000

52.10

Second Leg Room (in)

31.700

34.60

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

61.500

60.60

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.600

6.30

Length, Overall (in)

160.5

166.100

174.00

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

55.100

55.70

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

62.000

61.40

Wheelbase (in)

95.9

104.300

106.30

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.5

70.500

70.70

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

25.1

15.500

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.70

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

10.300 x - TBD -

10.98 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

11.000 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

13.200

14.50

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.48

2.880

2.81

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.75

14.200

14.80

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.120

37.40

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P215/45H17

P225/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P215/45H17

P225/45R18

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2694

2657

3115

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

18 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

18 x - TBD -

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.30

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 1000-3000

120 @ 4850

173 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.6L/97

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

130 @ 6000

132 @ 6300

180 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

37 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

39 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

36 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.666-2.167

4.531

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.955

1.90

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.20

4.813

3.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.943

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.743

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.172-0.529

3.615

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.303

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.939

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Coupe

3 Door Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-Z

Hyundai Veloster

Scion tC

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.905

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.75

0.944

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Independent

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

- TBD -

5.9

7.1

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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