Hyundai Elantra 1.8GLS AT vs Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LS AT

**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.

**niky** · July 7th, 2011 07:49 PM

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** · July 7th, 2011 07:57 PM

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** · July 7th, 2011 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · July 8th, 2011 03:23 PM

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.