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

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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

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7.6

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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.

TCC Likes

Genre-busting good looks
Awesome grip, handling poise
Comfy front seats

Some snap in its styling
Powertrain's been smoothed out
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Coupe-like backseat space
Feels sluggish from stoplights
Steering lacks sharpness

Headroom is tight
Driving feel lacks edge
Interior is plasticky

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Compact Car

Interior Dimensions

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

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

48.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.4

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.8

88.4

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- 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

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

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 Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.98 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.88

2.81

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.2

14.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P225/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P225/45R18

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare 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)

2657

3102

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

173 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/97

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

180 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

30 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

35 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

27 (Est)

Transmission

Drivetrain

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)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.61

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.42

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

4.15

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.90

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

3 Door Coupe

3 Door Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

Scion tC

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- 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)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.94

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

- TBD -

7.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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