2014 Honda CR-Z vs 2014 Scion tC

2014 Honda CR-Z

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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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,664

$19,199

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,645

$20,210

Monthly Payment Estimate

$344 / month

$337 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.6

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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 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.

TCC Likes

Smart styling stands out
Only small hybrid with stick shift
'Boost' mode adds power jolt

Smooth, strong engine
Good ride quality for a coupe
Chances to upgrade at the dealership

TCC Dislikes

Fuel efficiency not all that high
Ride deteriorates on rough roads
CVT hurts any pretense of sporty driving

Tight headroom
Lacks sharp driving feel
Interior materials: Are they upgraded enough?

Fuel Economy

City

36 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

37.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

49.1

88.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

52.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

Second Hip Room (in)

48.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

160.5

176.6

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

95.9

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.5

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

25.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P225/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P225/45WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2694

3124

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 1000

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

130 @ 6000

179 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.17 - 0.53

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.20

3.82

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.67

4.15

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-Z

Scion tC

Body Style

Hatchback

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

4.9 (Est)

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

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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