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| Yes | Diesel Option | No |
| Yes | Standard Touchscreen | No |
| 177-240 lb-ft | Torque | 132-195 lb-ft |
Looking for the ultimate daily commuter? Two vehicles that are commonly compared for their qualities are the 2019 Chevy Cruze vs 2019 Hyundai Elantra. Both of these compact cars offer a nice selection of features and have become some of the most popular options on the market. However, one of these vehicles is better suited for daily commutes and activities.
The 2019 Chevy Cruze is extremely efficient, advanced, and safe. On the base model of the Cruze, drivers will find advanced standard features including a 7-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a WiFi hotspot. In terms of safety, the Cruze earned high scores with both the IIHS and NHTSA, and offers plenty of standard and available features. When the Cruze is equipped with its turbo-diesel engine it is capable of earning up to 31 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway.
Meanwhile, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra is less efficient than the Cruze, offering up to 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway at most. The Elantra offers a nice selection of available entertainment features onboard its base model, but lacks premium standard features, which may force the more tech-savvy drivers to upgrade to higher trim levels. The new Elantra performed exceptionally well during safety testing with the IIHS, but earned mixed reviews from the NHTSA.
Overall, the 2019 Chevy Cruze is the more suitable option for the daily commuter. However, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra is a strong contender. To determine which of these compact cars is right for you, let's take a closer look at what the 2019 Chevy Cruze and 2019 Hyundai Elantra have to offer.
When comparing the 2019 Chevy Cruze vs the 2019 Hyundai Elantra in the category of performance, it is clear that the Cruze was built for commuters. The Cruze offers far superior efficiency and excellent handling, while the Elantra struggles to exceed in any one area as it is neither efficient or powerful. While the Cruze may not be the most powerful sedan on the market, it is one of the most efficient in its class.
The 2019 Chevy Cruze comes standard with a turbocharged engine capable of producing up to 153 hp. This engine is paired with a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission. However, drivers can also choose to upgrade to a turbo-diesel engine which produces up to 137 hp. This engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and is the most efficient configuration possible with fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway. Without upgrading to the turbo-diesel engine, the Cruze produces fuel economy ratings of up to 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The 2019 Chevy Cruze comes standard in front-wheel drive, and offers smooth and responsive handling. Drivers looking for a comfortable and efficient vehicle for daily commuters will love the new Cruze.
With the base engine of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, drivers can enjoy horsepower ratings of up to 147 hp. If you’re looking for more power, you can upgrade to the Elantra’s more powerful engine which produces up to 201 hp. However, none of the Elantra’s configurations come close to the Cruze in terms of efficiency. The 2019 Hyundai Elantra Eco is your best bet for fuel efficiency but earns fuel economy ratings of up to 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway at best. For this reason, the Elantra is stuck somewhere in the middle of the compact car class with contenders offering either a higher level of power or a higher level of efficiency. The new Elantra has also received mixed reviews for its handling with critics noting that the vehicle offers an average ride, but certainly fails to stand out.
In the category of entertainment, the 2019 Chevy Cruze and 2019 Hyundai Elantra each offer a long list of standard features onboard their base model. However, the Cruze offers a large touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard technology, giving it the clear win in this category.
If you’re looking for a new sedan that will offer plenty of entertainment features without needing to upgrade, you’ll love what you’ll find onboard the 2019 Chevy Cruze. On the base model, the Cruze offers a standard 7-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, multiple USB ports, and a WiFi hotspot. The infotainment system of the new Cruze is top-rated for its user-friendly design, sharp graphics, and ease of use with physical controls. The technology suite of the 2019 Chevy Cruze is further enhanced by an upscale interior and modern design, making for a refreshing and nearly futuristic cabin. Tech-savvy drivers looking for a new vehicle with plenty of tech, won’t be disappointed with what the new Cruze has to offer.
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra offers a shorter list of standard features, including only a 5-inch non-touchscreen display, 6-speaker sound system, one USB port, and Bluetooth. Other than that, you’ll have to upgrade to higher and more expensive trim levels to enjoy premium features. Many of the features that come standard on the Cruze, like a touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are available on the Elantra upon upgrade. However, with both base models of the Cruze and Elantra listed at a similar MSRP, you might as well opt for the Cruze and avoid having to upgrade for the desired features. While the infotainment system onboard the 2019 Hyundai Elantra has also received positive reviews for its user-friendliness, this sedan is simply outdated and underwhelming on its base model which lacks a touchscreen interface.
The 2019 Chevy Cruze and 2019 Hyundai Elantra are close contenders in the category of safety. Both vehicles offer a long list of available driver assist features and earned top safety scores from the IIHS. However, the Elantra received concerning feedback from the NHTSA during its safety testing and offers less standard features than the Cruze.
The 2019 Chevy Cruze comes standard with a rearview camera, as well as Teen Driver technology which allows owners to set volume and speed restrictions for secondary drivers which may be useful in ensuring that teens follow safe habits while operating the vehicle. This is a feature that the 2019 Hyundai Elantra lacks that has quickly become a consumer favorite among parents. In terms of available safety features, the Cruze offers an exceptional list of options. These include lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, and a following distance indicator. During crash test ratings, the NHTSA gave the 2019 Chevy Cruze high ratings in both the front crash and rollover categories. Meanwhile, the IIHS gave the Cruze its highest rating of ‘Good’ in all of the categories tested. Overall, the new Cruze is one of the safest vehicles on the market, making it the ideal option for drivers looking to keep everyone onboard as safe as possible.
The only standard safety feature onboard the Hyundai Elantra is a rearview camera. However, this sedan does offers several premium driver assist features like lane change assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. Overall, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra performed well during crash and safety testing; however, the NHTSA raised concerns for the vehicle’s performance while testing the rear door on the left side of the vehicle. This is a concern that drivers planning on having regular passengers onboard will want to consider. If you’re looking for a safe and reliable vehicle with plenty of technology, the Elantra is not a bad choice, but the Cruze is simply the better choice.
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