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Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
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$19,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Nissan Leaf
2021 Nissan Leaf
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$31,670
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Scion tC
2016 Scion tC
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$19,385
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 38 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 124 MPGE
Hwy: 99 MPGE
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.2 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Rear Angle View
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Steering Wheel Controls
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Nissan Leaf
2018-2021 Nissan Leaf Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Nissan Leaf Dashboard
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Scion tC
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Electric
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
153 hp @ 5600 rpm
147 hp @ 3282 rpm
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
236 lb-ft
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,538 lbs
3,082 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
32 MPG
112 MPGE
26 MPG
City
28 MPG
124 MPGE
23 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
99 MPGE
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
N/A
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gallons
N/A
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
383.6 miles
N/A
333.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.6 miles
N/A
449.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.3 in
176.4 in
176.6 in
Height
57.7 in
61.4 in
55.7 in
Max Width
70.5 in
70.5 in
70.7 in
Front Width
60.1 in
60.6 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
61.1 in
61.2 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
42.1 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.9 in
41.2 in
37.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
54.3 in
55.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.2 in
51.7 in
52.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.1 in
33.5 in
34.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.3 in
36.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.2 in
52.5 in
52.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.9 in
50 in
48.5 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
22.7 ft³
23.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.2 ft³
30 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
34.8 ft
37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Compound Crank
Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
195/65R15
P205/55HR16
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire
195/65R15
P205/55HR16
P225/45WR18
Spare Tire
T125/70D16
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Jet Black/Galvanized, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Optional
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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