Compare 2012 Hyundai Veloster vs 2012 Scion tC

2012 Hyundai Veloster
2012 Scion tC
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3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int 27 35 $17,887 $18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Gray Int 27 35 $17,887 $18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Red Int 27 35 $17,887 $18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int 27 37 $16,699 $17,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Gray Int 27 37 $16,699 $17,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Red Int 27 37 $16,699 $17,300
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2-Door HB Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic 23 31 $18,596 $19,575
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Release Series 7.0 23 31 $20,811 $21,905
tC 2-Door HB Manual 23 31 $17,646 $18,575
tC 2-Door HB Manual Release Series 7.0 23 31 $19,861 $20,905
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,887
$18,596
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,550
$19,575
Monthly Payment Estimate
$309 / month
$326 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster starts with niche appeal, but its impressive handling and strong, high-value feature set should play well to the mainstream. The 2012 Scion tC is starting to develop an interesting personality, though it's still not very fast or exceptionally nimble.
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Fuel Economy
City
27 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
35 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
3 -
EPA Classification
- TBD - Compact Car
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 52.1
Front Leg Room (in)
43.9 41.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
89.8 88.4
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2 52.6
Second Leg Room (in)
31.7 34.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.0 37.7
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Second Hip Room (in)
52.6 48.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 55.4
Second Head Room (in)
35.3 36.4
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
55.1 55.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 61.4
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 106.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.5 70.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6 6.3
Length, Overall (in)
166.1 174.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.5 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- 14.7
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- 34.5
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD - 10.98 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD - 11.65 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 14.5
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric pwr
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.88 2.81
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.2 14.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.1 37.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA T145/80D16
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P225/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P225/45R18
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2657 3102
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 18 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 6.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300 180 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
123 @ 4850 173 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
1.6L/97 2.5L/152
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
27 (Est) 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 (Est) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 (Est) 31
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.53 4.15
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95 1.90
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.81 3.82
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.94 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.61
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.61 3.30
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 1.42
Trans Type
6 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Veloster Scion tC
Body Style
3 Door Coupe 3 Door Hatchback
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.91 0.87
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.94 0.95
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Independent
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- TBD - 7.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 6
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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