Hyundai Elantra 1.8GLS AT vs Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LS AT

**LucasVN** · June 27th, 2011 05:21 PM

Guys,

We are planning to replace my wife's Suzuki Swift with either Hyundai Elantra 1.8GLS or Chevy Cruz 1.8 LS AT. What do you prefer? and their Pros and Cons?

Regards,
Luek

**renzo_d10** · June 27th, 2011 06:47 PM

Chevy Cruze if you can risk the fact that your car CAN be costly when it comes to maintenance and fuel. But that's about it, though.

**mda_** · June 27th, 2011 09:07 PM

Elantra. Better track record for hyundai vs chevy. More powerful. Easier to maintain.

**jhnkvn** · June 28th, 2011 01:13 AM

Track-record wise, Hyundai is better than Chevrolet Philippines. Not to say that Chevy isn't good, it's just that it has yet to break free of its "poor durability" stigma while Hyundai has already passed that stage. In terms of resale value, I believe both are unconventional choices at the moment. Can't say with the Elantra as it's fairly new but the Chevy has problems in selling itself second-hand if you get my drift. Even the Mazda3 has better resale value -_-

Interior, I'd pick the Cruze. Saw the interior and I'd say it's really a step notch from its predecessor (who was it again?). Exterior styling is a bit iffy since it's like comparing the Accord versus a Sonata. One is boxy and macho while the other exudes *** appeal.

Haven't driven an Elantra but the Cruze is very comfortable in... cruising. Really nice for daily city driving. Parts availability... sorry, I'm 100% with Hyundai on this one once the initial year of the Elantra passes (first years tend to have parts shortage, you see)

Between the two, I'm on the Elantra on this one. Newer, ***ier, and I just love curves :naughty2:

**Starex_Gold** · June 28th, 2011 02:56 AM

This should be the question for yourself, Lucas, are you satisfied with your Tucson?

If yes, go for the Elantra.

If not, Corolla Altis should come next to the list.

**rattrapante** · June 28th, 2011 01:02 PM

I haven't driven both, but by looks alone, I like the Cruze.

When the Sonata came out, I was WOWed by the look, then the Accent came out that looked similar came out, I was still NICE but now even the Elantra looks the same. Too much of a good thing is never good.

**LucasVN** · July 7th, 2011 04:32 PM

HI,

Thanks for the replies! How about the engine? both are 1.8, but who is mas matipid? safety features? other features? I believe the Chevy have DVD/GPS system already and last, who do you think is more reliable or better resale value in the future?

Thanks

**GTi** · July 7th, 2011 06:06 PM

So far, there is not a single Chevy that has a good resale value here. I haven't yet had the opportunity to drive these two, but as the Cruze is known to be very slow (due to the transmission) even when compared to cars of equal or even lesser power outputs, and that the Elantra's engine has more power, I'm sure the Elantra would have better performance. In terms of features, the two are fairly even, though if its the Cruze 1.8LT then the features list will swing in the Cruze's favor.