Let’s Talk Numbers: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Cruze

May 11, 2011May 11, 2011 Omar Rana 2011, Chevrolet Cruze, Civic, Compact Cars, Cruze, Elantra, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Let's Talk Numbers, Sedans

Today on Let’s Talk Numbers – we are having a battle between the compact and affordable sedans that are popular amongst college students and those concerned with fuel-efficiency. The Honda Civic has long been the benchmark in the segment but newcomers like the updated 2011 Hyundai Elantra and the new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze are here to take a piece of the pie.

Let’s get started.

Also make sure you check out our previous Let’s Talk Number wars.

2012 Honda Civic:

Style: Sedan.
Drive Type: Front-wheel-drive.
Power: 1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder / 140-hp at 6,500 rpm – 128 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm.
Transmission: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic.
Fuel-economy: 28/39 mpg (city/highway).
Price: $15,805.

2011 Hyundai Elantra:

Style: Sedan.
Drive Type: Front-wheel-drive.
Power: 1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder / 148-hp at 6,300 rpm – 131 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC.
Fuel-economy: 29/40 mpg (city/highway).
Price: $14,830.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze:

Style: Sedan.
Drive Type: Front-wheel-drive.
Power: 1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder / 136-hp at 6,300 rpm – 123 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic.
Fuel-economy: 26/36 mpg (city/highway).
Price: $16,525.

Since the numbers are pretty close on this one, we guess most buyers will buy a car based on exterior and interior design, price and options offered.