2016 Hyundai Veloster vs 2016 Scion tC

2016 Hyundai Veloster

2016 Scion tC

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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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2-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic	23	31	$19,508	$20,535
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Release Series 10.0	23	31	$23,123	$24,340
tC 2-Door HB Manual	23	31	$18,416	$19,385
tC 2-Door HB Manual Release Series 10.0	23	31	$22,031	$23,190

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,406

$19,508

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,100

$20,535

Monthly Payment Estimate

$318 / month

$342 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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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 tC is a practical coupe with decent space and fuel economy, but power and performance are far from exciting.

TCC Likes

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

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

TCC Dislikes

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

Interior materials are low-end
Lacks sharp driving feel
Tight head room

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.8

88.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

52.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

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)

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

106.3

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

176.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

34.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P225/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P225/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2756

3124

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

575

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

120 @ 4850

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

132 @ 6300

179 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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)

3.62

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.94

3.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

1.90

Trans Order Code

D6GF1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.92

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.61

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

Scion tC

Body Style

Hatchback

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)