Comparisons · 2016

2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2016 Hyundai Veloster

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze uses less fuel: 7.3 against 8.4 l/100km, about 13% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze costs about $976 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 4). The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2016 Hyundai Veloster leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Chevrolet Cruze7.3 l/100km
2016 Hyundai Veloster8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Chevrolet Cruze170.3 g/km
2016 Hyundai Veloster199.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Chevrolet Cruze1,250 kg
2016 Hyundai Veloster1,172 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Hyundai Veloster1
Owner complaints
2016 Chevrolet Cruze250
2016 Hyundai Veloster222
NCAP overall rating
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Hyundai Veloster5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Chevrolet Cruze2016 Hyundai Veloster
CO2170.3 g/km199.5 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints250222
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns41
Cylinders44
Displacement1,400 cc1,600 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4U2
Extra-urban6 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Height1,460 mm1,400 mm
Kerb weight1,250 kg1,172 kg
Length4,670 mm4,250 mm
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 6-spd
Urban8.4 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,650 mm
Width1,800 mm1,810 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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