Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs Chevy Cruze Eco Challenge Review

[@TFLcar]

FYI: According to our sources at the company, Hyundai is official pronounced like "Sunday" in English.

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FYI: According to our sources at the company, "Hyundai" is official pronounced like "Sunday" in English.

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FYI: According to our sources at the company, 'Hyundai' is officially pronounced like 'Sunday' in English.

[@TFLcar]

@gene978 Couldn't disagree more with CR. The best thing about the Sonata hybrid is the standard 6 speed. It may be sluggish but compared to a CVT in all most all other hybrids it is a cheetah.

[@ghost9137]

Not sure when Lacceti came out but one thing I know is that Daewoo is now part of GM group, though it may still be produced in Korea.

[@SmoothBlueSteel]

I've had my 2012 Cruze Eco w/Manual Trans for about a month now and around 85% of my driving is HWY and I average 44-46mpg. I did a 65 mile road trip this past Saturday and got 48.9mpg average! Loving this car.

[@Brims131]

Roman, I here the Cruze eco is pretty fun to drive, how would you rate it compared to the new mazda 3 skyactiv? i've been looking at both for fuel econony, but i want something fun. Which would you choose between the two?

[@kylemason9841]

Sonata looked sexy as fuck! The cruz looks like a boring 2007 car while the sonata looked like it came from space or 2020 or the FUTURE

[@CoffeyBrew]

How would you do the drag race from the front passenger side of the cars anyway? ....

[@seanrenzi7243]

Why's it playing that music in the background up until 2:20 what's up with that the original video didn't have that

[@tacitus7]

I love my 2014 Cruze Eco. 60,000 miles and going strong.

[@woodrat2296]

Interesting that some would point out that Hyundai's fuel economy was wrong. Yet they fail to mention that FORD, GM & Chryco as well as others were all caught doing the same.

[@aarikc17]

Love the show! You guys bring unique and desirerable things to the table.

[@danman9118]

Anyone interested in hearing from a long-time owner of a Cruze? Base model, 6 spd manual, 1.8 l normally aspirated engine, bought brand new in 2011. Almost at 250,000 km or @ 150,000 miles, on my third set of tires. The original tires were designed for good gas mileage and I averaged over 40 mpg - non-eco model! Since then, I've opted for better handling all-season tires that can better handle rain and snow and I still average @ 36 mpg. No major repairs, fun to drive and better looking than that Hyundai (although I've never driven one) This is something like my tenth car, all different makes, and for the $15,000 I paid for it, it's been a huge delight, My first Chevy btw.

[@gtpme]

LOVE my 13 Cruze Eco. I love that car more than i thought i would coming from a 400hp truck. the gas mileage is astonishing for being an "eco" car, it handles amazingly. Chevy did good here.

[@vemichael]

You guys do an awesome car comparison. Keep it up!

[@brandonreda]

Torque converters in automatics multiply torque, but rob power from the crank while its doing so. Therefore, less mileage

[@electrictroy2010]

I have a hybrid but I would choose the cheaper Cruze Eco. It doesn't have the complication of a battery+motor+charging electronics, AND it gets better highway MPG. Oh and it's cheaper so that means the Eco saves money .

[@hoytarchery5302]

Don't let this video fool you the Sonata is fast and will leave cars in the dust silently at a stop light

[@NathanDAdlen]

@cbattz The Jetta TDI is great, but we’ve already made videos with TDIs. Besides, both vehicles we used were brand new from their respective automakers.

[@gene978]

Very fun and informative as usual Guys! Ok, the Cruzeiro may have a tiny edge but also a lot smaller of a car. The Sonata cost more but is much more car right? Now, Roman did u see the new Consumer report Video on the Sonata Hybrid? They tore it to shreds because of the 6 spd. tranny. Saying it was really sluggish. Did u find that to be true?

[@Thecarguy1254]

I hate Sonata Hybrid's styling, and Im not much on the interior, but I praise the fact that Hyundai left a real transmission in it! Overall I think Id have the Cruze though.

[@simpleman72685]

GM doesn't have a small hybrid, so they are comparable cars. But, $6000 less for the Cruze makes it a better buy. Also in the past hybrids have had longevity issues. Only time will tell if they have improved with the new ones.

[@angeldemon821]

The sonata is much more car. The comparison should be with the Elantra. Apples to Oranges. BTW the 2012 Sonata hybrid fixed all the drivetrain lash issues and the brake feel. And is is quite fun with the Blue mode OFF! Spins the tires on take off and has great pickup on the highway. Blue mode makes it sluggish. Cruze is great but diferrent category.

[@FLking727]

depending on the way you drive the car will get you more MPG on manual or automatic.

[@t436]

Actually the cruze tank is the same for all models. They rigged it with the fuel pump assembly so you only can get a little over 12 gallons in. Similar to the wooden dowels in the magazine of some shot guns.

[@psw05250]

cruze original version daewoo lacceti is Produced by korea

[@rueben44]

I would take the Cruze because in really world and on the spec sheet it gets the best mileage, is fun to drive, and is a very nice looking package. For 2012 they will let you get Navigation with it so you can get a very well equipped car for around very early 20's as Navigation is only $700 dollars now.

[@brandonreda]

the simple fact that the cruze is not a hybrid, and the sonata is. With a gas car that gets 42 mpg your going to be much more happy in the long run with the cruze. Any hybrid requires a specialized mechanic because of the high voltage dangers going thru the car. Not only that, but when that battery goes bad replacing it could be more than the car is worth. the cruze is the way to go.

[@cbattz]

so the jetta tdi was not in this because...?

[@Montera15]

my sister just got a 12 cruze eco with a 6 speed auto, and it works pretty well...

[@FrancineRA1970]

"What's the most fun hybrid car to drive?" The Cruze is not a hybrid. Love the shirt Nathan!

[@stalag14]

Sonata hybrid is one of the best looking cars ever.

[@schmo7777]

stalag14 I actually didn't like the moustache thing. Got an Optima hybrid instead. They look better imo

[@GerryStilton]

Roman, Nathan : This should be call mpg mesh up :) great review thanks guys!

[@BMWBurnoutM3]

You should have put the Sonata hybrid against the Optima hybrid. Battle of the sisters I don't see why there aren't many comparisons between the two cars. I think I've seen only one video of that

[@SmoothBlueSteel]

@BF4MJ23 Primarily the cars computer but now that I do the math... it does add up. I actually did a 41 mile trip last week and I averaged 52mpg. I only used 0.8 gallons of gas. I've only ever put 11 gallons in the tank and I get just under 500 miles per tank.

[@TerryFilming]

Wrong. I'm not 100% sure on the Sonata, because I believe the Sonatas are built in Montgomery Alabama... And the Cruze design is from Korea, they still build it here.

[@kkevinparkk]

if they update the chevy cruz i may consider but the sonata looks more modern/stylish/powerful

[@NathanDAdlen]

@bdub232 Thanks, I’ll keep it in mind. We’re working on improving all the time and we need feedback to do so. As such, I will work on your suggestion. Thanks for watching.

[@SlaughterHausD]

Hyundai battery warranty is lifetime for orginal owner. New battery systems are only around $2500 now days too.

[@matrixloader]

LOL the Rebadged Daewoo lacetti won? actaully both of those cars are Korean, not saying they are bad cars, both are good in their own way.

[@bwxmoto]

Videos are getting better/less annoying. Music is getting tired though. It's usually good music, but stale and overused if you watch all the vids. Nathan- please stop talking all weird and just act normal - stop 'performing', it's very transparent. Just a tip from someone who watches tons of car review shows. Just act as though there's no cameras around. Trust me on this. Overall better though.

[@ptrplz]

I think they should compare Cruze against Elantra, Isn't?

[@BoopSnoot]

And of course we NOW know that Hyundai lied about its EPA figures, and it is NOT rated 40mpg anymore and Hyundai is in lawsuits and already has to pay owners for the extra fuel used.

[@eklypse13]

did he just use fast fun car to describe both the prius and the cruze?

[@ron20102002]

I think it looks better then regular sonata especially exterior.

[@NoahC888]

The way that you measure mpg is bull!. You should take how many miles you driven and fill up the car afterwards to see how much fuel you used. Also you should have set a way to drive it so it is uniform in both tests.

[@flashhonkey9431]

Batteries are heavy so the motor has to work more using more fuel the little chevy uses a s

[@JETZcorp]

I thought I liked the Cruze's styling better, because it looks better from the front (although I can't help but think that the Cruze and Suzuki SX4 have the same damn headlights). But although the Sonata looks frankly ugly in the front, the rest of it is flawless. Hyundai of made a serious coup (not coupe, coup d'etat) with their styling for 2011. Hyundai is the only automaker that makes an economy car that makes me go "Wow, look at THAT!" The Chevy is just... flat. Very Chevy styling.

[@NoahC888]

Another point unless you drive a car for over 150 miles the computer is not an accurate way to measure up mpg. It does really piss me off that you did not do the 1/4 mile drag race or 0-60 even just for fun which it was what this video was about. I really would like to see the cruze on those tests. Besides why is the reason of such bias test? You are comparing a hybrid vs a non hybrid? The cruze is not a hybrid and on top of that is a turbo you should had compare it to the Sonata turbo.

[@jd5179]

I dont really trust cars with turbos, i havent seen one go over 150k mileage - hyundais front is horrendous - but interior is great. Cruze probably fun to drive coz its manual

[@jameswoolery5060]

The only thing green about Chevy Cruze is the antifreeze seeping into the cabin

[@EGGINFOOLS]

except the antifreeze isn't green.

[@brandonmullikin8961]

Older Honda or a Toyota are better cars to start out with

[@porsche558]

If I could only choose between these 2 cars I would pick the Hyundai. Fifteen years ago I wouldn't have said that since Hyundai had a terrible reliability record but that's changed now. GM on the other hand still makes cheaply built unreliable cars. Having said that however I do like the small 4 cyl. engine idea better than the toxic batteries found in hybrids. After all nothing says saving the planet like strip mining for the raw materials to make the batteries in hybrids.

[@thambi10]

To different cars. Sonata have way power full engine and it's weight on it. Should be against Camry and sonata

[@n8dh]

CRZ hybrid is fun to drive...manual FTW

[@7Fields16]

Great video.

[@brandonmullikin8961]

Older models of Honda's or Toyota's are good

[@FLking727]

CHEVY CRUZEEEEE HANDS DOWN!!!! i have the 2012 eco n its worth EVERY PENNY

[@thejmcGarage]

I guess it is true: that HYBRIDS are NOT, I repeat, are NOT worth the extra coin!!

[@jameswoolery5060]

Cruze is a lemon.

[@daoneken]

WHY are they comparing two totally DIFFERENT trim levels... many the couldn't get there hands on a ELANTRA or FORTE.... TOTALLY UNEVEN PLAYING FIELD.... "Get it together guys"

[@junkim1818]

chevy cruze is made by deawoo car maker in korea..selling through chevy..so are spark, malibu...

[@The.Cycling.Therapist]

1:50 That's what she said!

[@trevrox2]

-swaps out turbo on the cruze and reprograms the computer- soooo what now bitches?

[@rohitkashyap225]

Yeah it sounds good..

[@electrictroy2010]

And Hyundai got caught lying about their MPG ratings (and were forced to refund money to customers). Heck even in this review with city driving, the Hyundai had less MPG than a standard nonhybrid car. Welcome to my corporate boycott list. Would have liked to see a drag race, or 0-60 test .

[@chrishuber8930]

electrictroy2010 dude your talking about something that you don't even know about. Their hybrids were not on the list of cars that read mpg wrong. It was only in the elantras and the other models like the sonata with the regular motors that were off by only 1-2 mpg. In the Elantra they said it got 41 it only got 39 on testing. I had a rental and could easily reach 40 mpg. So it's how you drive the car. They were gracious enough to give money back when they didn't need to. Ford, Honda, vw, and others have been caught too and for way worse readings and other things. Secondly your talking about a mid size car which is the siE of a full size against a compact sedan that's over 600 pounds lighter and has almost half the displacement. Hyundai could have put a cvt in this car and it would have had 40 mpg combined. I have easily got 45 mpg combined driving light in this car. Don't bash what you really don't know. 210 hp and 3350 pounds and a 2.4 l vs a 1.4t 2700 pound econobox. For the sonata to be in the same range with a stepped transmission shows how good the power train is. And it was only their first attempt at a hybrid!!!

[@kkevinparkk]

love the exterior

[@NathanDAdlen]

That's why we call it a "Mash-Up."

[@bradmax39]

The Sonata is beyond hideous. And this is the only review where they have said that the Sonata is even remotely fun to drive. I've heard the opposite everywhere else.

[@acuras4ever]

yeah, ruin the wheels of a cruze Eco, like that is not an element it depends on. :P

[@camshaft53149]

flying carp... best thing

[@michaelbrady7635]

Hahaha!!!!! Flying carp.... Nathan , long distance high five!!!!

[@yesno.idontknow.587]

Its hun day not hun dye

[@StangBang35]

Why does it look lik the Sonata ate a hockey puck

[@adismajor]

elantra its better without eco 46 on highway

[@chrishuber8930]

apple d strokes much smaller car. Yes I can get 45 on highway too. Easily. I got that with a rental. But you have to realize the car is half the size lol and n/a....the sonata is a large car 700 pounds over the Elantra

[@akj2387]

@@chrishuber8930 The Cruze is tighter in the back seat than both... lol

[@TheSilverfriend]

iHala Cruze

[@thomasbowman3143]

Chevy Cruze looks like a Hyundai

[@northernsurferboy]

music in this video is so stupid

[@pernell4351]

Lost sound

[@acuras4ever]

that is what makes their mashups special... disappear, please.

[@Toyota4Life]

Sonata Hybrid ? FUN ????!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH come on now

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

hhahahahahahhahaha 34.6 mpg?!?! really????? I'm getting that now in my ford focus, LOL LOL LOL

[@Ascension1004]

honey badger don't care ;)

[@4ashtray319]

That weak ass drift

[@PhoneMrMadness]

Oi think its funny that the americans say "hun-die" and europe say "hi-un-die".

[@GundamrussGaming]

Can't stand Hyundai!

[@petorian1]

hyundai equal garbage

[@TFLcar]

FYI: According to our sources at the company, Hyundai is official pronounced like "Sunday" in English.

[@cbattz]

so the jetta tdi was not in this because...?

[@TFLcar]

FYI: According to our sources at the company, Hyundai is official pronounced like "Sunday" in English.

[@TFLcar]

FYI: According to our sources at the company, Hyundai is official pronounced like Sunday in English.