2018 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2018 Toyota Corolla
In Phoenix Arizona, the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2018 Toyota Corolla are two popular compact sedans. But which one is the better car for you? To help you decide, we have set up a comparison review of both the Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla in four categories that are important to the new car buyer. In the first category, we will look at the trims and the features of both vehicles. Next we will look at the room each sedan has to offer. After that, we will take a look at the performance numbers. Finally, we will compare the safety score of both the the Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla. This comparison test is made possible by Courtesy Chevrolet, serving Phoenix Glendale Tempe Scottsdale.
Trims & Features
The Chevy Cruze is offered as a sedan and a hatchback. The sedan and the hatchback offers 13 trims. Of the 13 hatchback trims, 6 of them offer a manual transmission while 7 offer an automatic transmission. The entry level L Manual trim offers the following features.
- 1.4L Turbo 4-cylinder engine
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 7-inch diagonal center stack touch-screen display
- 10 air bags
- 15-inch steel wheels with covers
- Chevrolet MyLink
- Rear vision camera
Available features of the Chevrolet Cruze include the following listed below.
- 8-way power driver seat
- Ambient lighting
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Heated steering wheel and front seats
- Leather-appointed seating surfaces
- Passive entry/push-button start
- Remote vehicle starter system
The Toyota Corolla is offered as a sedan only. The sedan is offered in six trims. The entry level L trim offers the following standard features.
- Bi-LED Headlights
- 14 inch style steel wheels
- Integrated backup camera with Projected Path
- Fabric trimmed front seats
- Toyota Safety Sense
Available features of the Toyota Corolla include the following listed below.
- SofTex-trimmed heated front seats
- Power till/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
- Smart Key System
- Sport instrumentation cluster with speedometer and tachometer and a 4.2 inch information color display
Overall, both the Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla offer a number of trim levels and features. The Chevrolet Cruze, however, offers the additional option of a hatchback body style and more trim levels.
Room
The Chevrolet Cruz offers 38.90 inches of front headroom and 42.00 inches of front leg room. In the backseat area, passengers get 37.30 inches of front headroom with 36.10 inches of rear leg room. Cargo space, with the rear seats up, is 22.70 square feet while cargo space with the rear seats down is 47.20 square feet. The Toyota Corolla offers 38.30 inches of front headroom and 42.30 inches of front legroom. In the backseat area, passengers get 37.50 inches of headroom and 32.70 inches of rear legroom. Cargo volume, with the rear seats up, is 20.80 square feet. Overall, the Chevrolet Cruze offers comparable interior head and legroom with more cargo room in the trunk.
Performance
The Chevrolet Cruze comes standard with a 1.4 liter ECOTEC® DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder engine offering up 153 horsepower and a fuel efficiency rating of 31 miles per gallon city and 47 miles per gallon highway. There is also an optional 1.6 liter ECOTEC® DOHC Turbo Diesel 4-cylinder engine offering 137 horsepower. The Toyota Corolla comes standard with a 1.8-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) offering up 137 horsepower with a fuel efficiency rating of 30 miles per gallon city and 40 miles per gallon highway. Overall, the Chevrolet Cruze offers a more powerful standard engine with better fuel efficiency, both in the city and on the highway.
Safety
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the Chevrolet Cruze received the highest possible rating in moderate overlap front and side crash tests. The 2018 Toyota Corolla received the highest rating in driver-side, passenger-side and moderate overlap front crash tests. Overall, both the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla received high ratings from the Institute of Highway Safety.
Chevrolet Cruze vs Toyota Corolla Review Conclusion
While both vehicles offer excellent options in the small car segment, it is recommended that you review both the Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla for yourself. To test drive both the Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla in Phoenix Arizona, contact an appointment specialist at Courtesy Chevrolet today. Serving Phoenix Glendale Tempe Scottsdale, Courtesy Chevrolet is proud to assist new car buyers get into the vehicle of their choice.