Hyundai Elantra 1.8GLS AT vs Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LS AT

[LucasVN]

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]

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_]

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

[jhnkvn]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[niky]

If the Elantra's 6-speed automatic is the same as the Tucson's, then that's a good transmission compared the Cruze's.

[niky]

If the Elantra's 6-speed automatic is the same as the Tucson's, then that's a good transmission compared the Cruze's.

[Starex_Gold]

If the Elantra's 6-speed automatic is the same as the Tucson's, then that's a good transmission compared the Cruze's.

Kaso hindi. Nabasa ko parang AG6 ata hindi ZF6 tranny..

Tapos ang weird pa. Kapag nasa D mode ka, 4 forward gears lang. Then kapag lumipat ka sa H-Matic (sportronic) mode, magiging 6 forward gears.

[niky]

That's weird. If true, it's possible that it achieves six speeds by using a double final ratio (which keeps the box size smaller and may account for Hyundai's claim that it uses less parts).

Hmmm... foreign reviews say the box is very responsive. If so, then it's a lot better than the Cruze box, which both foreign (and local... including my review here...) reviews peg as being very laggardly.

The question is whether the Elantra can match the Cruze in ride comfort and refinement. The Cruze's suspension tuning is about perfect... terrific comfort and great response. Some of my friends in the US say that the Elantra's set-up is way too soft... possibly bouncy... but our local Elantra may have different suspension tuning.

[LucasVN]

Guys,

How about vs Mitsu Lancer EX MX AT naman? Balita ako kasi may malaking cash discount ngayon ito, so almost same price na lang sya ng cruze and elantrana +/- few thousnads, what do you think? Wise buy ba ang lancer?

[niky]

Great CVT, powerful engine, great handling (with the 18" mags... not so with the 16" mags, which also don't ride as well)... only thing is, interior quality is below that of the Cruze or even the Elantra... though the interior is certainly roomy.

[LucasVN]

Guys,

How about PMS and parts costs? I know Hyundai is every 5k while chevy only every 10K but how about the costs and service?

How about real world fuel consumption? City and hway?

Thanks,
Luke

[LeBRONghini6]

How about ung M/T version ng Cruze ok naman ba ung power?

[mda]

I hear it's not really about the power that the Cruze lacks.

It's about the sluggishness of the AT transmission. Based on the writeups, the MT is no slouch.

[imperialv]

why don't you ask your wife? kung ano gusto nya? then dun ka mag consider...

[LeBRONghini6]

I hear it's not really about the power that the Cruze lacks.

It's about the sluggishness of the AT transmission. Based on the writeups, the MT is no slouch.

Cruze M/T, Elantra 6M/T, or Lancer EX GLX

[GTi]

Too bad the local Elantra only has 6 speed manual for the base 1.6L variant. The 1.8L Elantra A/T with manual shift override should be almost as good.