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Compare 2013 Honda CR-Z vs 2013 Scion tC vs 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

2013 Honda CR-Z
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2013 Scion tC
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle
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Select style
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
Select style
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
Select style
2-Door Automatic 2.5L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L 21 27 $23,995 $24,995
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L 50s Edition PZEV 21 27 $25,051 $26,095
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L 70s Edition PZEV 21 27 $27,451 $28,595
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L PZEV 21 27 $23,995 $24,995
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Sound/Nav 21 27 $27,355 $28,495
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Sound/Nav PZEV 21 27 $27,355 $28,495
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Tech 21 27 $25,627 $26,695
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Tech PZEV 21 27 $25,627 $26,695
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0L TDI 28 37 $27,835 $28,995
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0L TDI w/Sound/Nav 28 37 $29,083 $30,295
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T 21 29 $27,739 $28,895
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T 60s Edition PZEV 21 29 $31,099 $32,395
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T PZEV 21 29 $27,739 $28,895
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T w/Sound 21 29 $29,083 $30,295
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T w/Sound PZEV 21 29 $29,083 $30,295
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T w/Sound/Nav 21 29 $31,003 $32,295
Beetle Convertible 2-Door DSG 2.0T w/Sound/Nav PZEV 21 29 $31,003 $32,295
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0L TDI 28 41 $26,779 $27,895
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0L TDI w/Sound/Nav 28 41 $28,027 $29,195
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0T 21 30 $26,683 $27,795
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0T PZEV 21 30 $26,683 $27,795
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0T w/Sound 21 30 $28,027 $29,195
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0T w/Sound PZEV 21 30 $28,027 $29,195
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0T w/Sound/Nav 21 30 $29,947 $31,195
Beetle Convertible 2-Door Manual 2.0T w/Sound/Nav PZEV 21 30 $29,947 $31,195
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L 22 29 $20,251 $21,095
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L Fender Edition 22 29 $24,518 $25,540
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L Fender Edition PZEV 22 29 $24,518 $25,540
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L PZEV 22 29 $20,251 $21,095
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Sun 22 29 $22,747 $23,695
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Sun PZEV 22 29 $22,747 $23,695
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav 22 29 $24,475 $25,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV 22 29 $24,475 $25,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0L TDI 29 39 $23,611 $24,595
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0L TDI w/Sun 29 39 $25,243 $26,295
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0L TDI w/Sun/Sound/Nav 29 39 $26,539 $27,645
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo 22 30 $23,515 $24,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo Fender Edition 22 30 $28,031 $29,200
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo Fender Edition PZEV 22 30 $28,031 $29,200
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo PZEV 22 30 $23,515 $24,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo R-Line N/A N/A $29,986 $31,235
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo R-Line PZEV N/A N/A $29,986 $31,235
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV 22 30 $28,891 $30,095
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound 22 30 $26,395 $27,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV 22 30 $26,395 $27,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door DSG 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav 22 30 $28,891 $30,095
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0L TDI 28 41 $22,555 $23,495
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0L TDI w/Sun 28 41 $24,187 $25,195
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0L TDI w/Sun/Sound/Nav 28 41 $25,483 $26,545
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo 21 30 $22,459 $23,395
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo Fender Edition 21 30 $27,004 $28,130
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo Fender Edition PZEV 21 30 $27,004 $28,130
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo PZEV 21 30 $22,459 $23,395
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo R-Line N/A N/A $28,930 $30,135
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo R-Line PZEV N/A N/A $28,930 $30,135
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Snd/Nav PZEV 21 30 $27,835 $28,995
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound 21 30 $25,339 $26,395
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound PZEV 21 30 $25,339 $26,395
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.0T Turbo w/Sun/Sound/Nav 21 30 $27,835 $28,995
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L 22 31 $19,195 $19,995
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L Fender Edition 22 31 $23,461 $24,440
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L Fender Edition PZEV 22 31 $23,461 $24,440
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L PZEV 22 31 $19,195 $19,995
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L w/Sun 22 31 $21,691 $22,595
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L w/Sun PZEV 22 31 $21,691 $22,595
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav 22 31 $23,419 $24,395
Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual 2.5L w/Sun/Sound/Nav PZEV 22 31 $23,419 $24,395
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,645
$18,739
$23,995
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$20,625
$19,725
$24,995
Monthly Payment Estimate
$344 / month
$329 / month
$417 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.6
8.0
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. Not quite fast, and not quite nimble, the latest Scion tC is on its way to developing an interesting personality. The 2013 Beetle Turbo and TDI rightfully stir some excitement, especially with new convertible variants offered, but the base model's still a bit boring.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
36 mpg 23 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
39 mpg 31 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seaters Compact Car Subcompact car
Number of Passenger Doors
- - 2
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
36.9 37.70 39.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.8 55.40 55.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
49.1 90.00 81.4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.7 41.80 41.3
Passenger Capacity
2 5 4
Front Hip Room (in)
51.5 52.60 - TBD -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 48.50 - TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
- 36.40 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 52.10 43.1
Second Leg Room (in)
- 34.60 31.4
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
54.9 55.70 58.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.1 61.40 61.2
Wheelbase (in)
95.9 106.30 100.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.5 70.70 71.2
Track Width, Front (in)
59.6 60.60 62.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 6.30 5.6
Length, Overall (in)
160.5 174.00 168.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
25.1 - 7.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- - TBD - -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- 14.70 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD - 11.65 x - TBD - 11.3 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 x - TBD - 10.98 x - TBD - 10.7 x 0.4
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
10.6 14.50 14.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
12.75 14.80 16.3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 37.40 35.4
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr Rack-&-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.48 2.81 3.01
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P195/55VR16 P225/45R18 215/55R17
Spare Tire Size
NA T145/80D16 NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/55VR16 P225/45R18 215/55R17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2694 3115 3206
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6 18 x 7.5 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6 18 x 7.5 17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 6.30 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
127 @ 1000-3000 173 @ 4100 177 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
1.5L/91 2.5L/152 2.5L/151
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
130 @ 6000 180 @ 6000 170 @ 5700
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Gas I4 Gas I5
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
37 (Est) 26 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
39 (Est) 31 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
36 (Est) 23 21
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.61 0.67
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.172-0.529 3.30 4.04
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.42 1.56
Trans Type
1 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.71 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.666-2.167 4.15 3.19
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.90 2.37
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.20 3.82 3.50
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00 1.16
Trans Description Cont.
Continuously Variable Ratio Automatic Automatic
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda CR-Z Scion tC Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Body Style
Hatchback 3 Door Hatchback Convertible
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.75 0.95 0.9
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - N/A
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut Strut-Type
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.87 0.7
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- TBD - 7.1 8.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - 6 - 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
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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