Compare 2014 Honda CR-Z vs 2015 Hyundai Veloster vs 2014 Scion tC

2014 Honda CR-Z
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2015 Hyundai Veloster
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2014 Scion tC
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3-Door CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CR-Z 3-Door CVT 36 39 $19,664 $20,645
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX 36 39 $21,415 $22,490
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX w/Navi 36 39 $22,838 $23,990
CR-Z 3-Door Manual 31 38 $19,047 $19,995
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX 31 38 $20,798 $21,840
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX w/Navi 31 38 $22,221 $23,340
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3-Door Coupe Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic 27 36 $18,547 $19,250
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:FLEX w/Black Int 27 36 $21,090 $21,950
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:FLEX w/Red Int 27 36 $21,090 $21,950
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo 24 31 $22,445 $23,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual 26 35 $17,360 $18,000
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo 24 33 $21,505 $22,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo R-Spec 24 33 $20,563 $21,600
Select style
2-Door HB Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic 23 31 $19,199 $20,210
tC 2-Door HB Automatic 10 Series 23 31 $21,318 $22,440
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Monogram 23 31 $21,279 $22,400
tC 2-Door HB Manual 23 31 $18,249 $19,210
tC 2-Door HB Manual 10 Series 23 31 $20,368 $21,440
tC 2-Door HB Manual Monogram 23 31 $20,329 $21,400
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,664
$18,547
$19,199
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$20,645
$19,250
$20,210
Monthly Payment Estimate
$344 / month
$321 / month
$337 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.8
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
If you're looking for a two-seat hybrid hatchback coupe, the 2014 Honda CR-Z is your only choice--but many other small cars offer more driving fun, or higher fuel efficiency, often at equal cost. The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is more sporty hatch than true sports car. Its design is sometimes a demerit, but that makes it no less unique. The 2014 Scion tC coupe has an interesting personality, made a bit better this year, but it's standing in the shadow of the excellent FR-S sports car.
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Fuel Economy
City
36 mpg 27 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
39 mpg 36 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seaters Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
36.9 39 37.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
49.1 89.8 88.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.8 55.6 55.4
Passenger Capacity
2 4 5
Front Leg Room (in)
42.7 43.9 41.8
Front Hip Room (in)
51.5 53.2 52.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 54 52.1
Second Leg Room (in)
- 31.7 34.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- 52.6 48.5
Second Head Room (in)
- 35.3 36.4
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
54.9 55.1 55.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.1 62 61.4
Wheelbase (in)
95.9 104.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.5 70.5 70.7
Track Width, Front (in)
59.6 61.5 60.6
Length, Overall (in)
160.5 166.1 176.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.6 6.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
25.1 15.5 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- 34.7 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 11 11.7
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 10.3 11
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
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 13.2 14.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 34.1 37.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/55VR16 P215/45HR17 P225/45WR18
Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/55VR16 P215/45HR17 P225/45WR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2694 2657 3124
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6 17 X 7 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6 17 X 7 18 X 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
340 410 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 90 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
127 @ 1000 120 @ 4850 172 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
1.5 L/91 1.6 L/97 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
130 @ 6000 132 @ 6300 179 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
37 30 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
39 36 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
36 27 23
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.17 - 0.53 3.62 3.30
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.20 4.81 3.82
Trans Type
1 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.67 4.53 4.15
Trans Order Code
NA 6AT NA
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.30 1.42
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.94 0.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.96 1.90
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.94 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.74 0.61
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda CR-Z Hyundai Veloster Scion tC
Body Style
Hatchback Hatchback Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
4.9 (Est) 5.9 7.0
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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