2016 Hyundai Veloster vs 2016 Scion iM

2016 Hyundai Veloster

2016 Scion iM

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3-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic	28	36	$18,406	$19,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo	27	33	$22,631	$23,800
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo w/Orange Accent	27	33	$22,631	$23,800
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Yellow Accent	28	36	$18,406	$19,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual	27	35	$17,360	$18,000
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo	25	33	$21,505	$22,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo R-Spec	25	33	$20,563	$21,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo Rally Edition	25	33	$22,755	$23,950
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo w/Orange Accent	25	33	$21,505	$22,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Yellow Accent	27	35	$17,360	$18,000

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5-Door HB CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iM 5-Door HB CVT	28	37	$18,240	$19,200
iM 5-Door HB Manual	27	36	$17,537	$18,460

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,406

$18,240

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,100

$19,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$318 / month

$320 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster is a tough one to classify, but it is what it appears: part sports coupe, part sensible hot hatch, and a lot of quirky.

The 2016 Scion iM looks the part of the youth-oriented sporty hatchback, but doesn't drive the part.

TCC Likes

A cohesive design like no other
More practical than pure sports cars
R-Spec realizes Turbo's potential

Sporty appearance
Well-equipped for the price
Hatchback versatility

TCC Dislikes

Can be sluggish with base engine
Good gas mileage
Steering can be vague; on Turbos, heavy

Cramped rear seat and cargo area
Underpowered
Unappealing manual transmission

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

32.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.8

90.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

59.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

166.1

170.5

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.5

20.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

34.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P225/45HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2756

3031

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

132 @ 6300

137 @ 6100

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

120 @ 4850

126 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

2.60

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Trans Order Code

D6GF1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.92

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

2.48 - 0.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.94

5.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

Scion iM

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

5.7

5.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

8.0

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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