Hyundai Veloster vs Scion TC
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 7AT vs 2016 Scion tC 6AT
Quality & Value Analysis
MSRP for Hyundai Veloster is $23,800. MSRP for Scion tC is $20,535. Veloster has an ALG Residual Value of 44% after 36 months and 33% after 60 months. Scion has an ALG Residual Value of 50% after 36 months and 33% after 60 months. Veloster has a fuel economy of 27mpg city / 33mpg highway. tC has a fuel economy of 23mpg city / 31mpg highway. Scion is backed by a 36 month / 36,000 mile Basic Warranty, and a 60 month / 60,000 mile Powertrain Warranty. Hyundai is backed by a 60 month / 60,000 mile Basic Warranty, and a 120 month / 100,000 mile Powertrain Warranty.
Performance & Engineering
Hyundai Veloster has a Turbocharged 1.6-Liter engine. Scion tC has a 2.5-Liter engine. Veloster has 201 Horsepower @ 6,000rpm and 195 Torque @ 1,750rpm. tC has 179 Horsepower @ 6,000rpm and 172 Torque @ 4,100rpm. Fuel capacity of Veloster is 13.2 gallons. Fuel capacity of tC is 14.5 gallons. Both vehicles have front and rear Disc Brakes. Veloster has Hill Start Assist, and Variable Assisted Steering. Scion tC has a Turning Diameter of 37.4. Hyundai Veloster has a Turning Diameter of 34.1.
Safety & Security
Hyundai Veloster got a 5 star rating on NHTSA's Front Passenger Crash Test, Front Side Crash Test, Rear Side Crash Test, Overall Rating, Overall Side Crash Safety Rating, Overall Side Barrier Crash Safety Rating, and Side Pole Crash Safety Rating. Veloster got a 4 star rating on NHTSA's Front Driver Crash Test, Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating, and Rollover Safety Rating. Scion tC got a 5 star rating on NHTSA's Front Driver Crash Test, Front Side Crash Test, Rear Side Crash Test, Overall Rating, Overall Side Crash Safety Rating, Overall Side Barrier Crash Safety Rating, and Side Pole Crash Safety Rating. tC got a 4 star rating on NHTSA's Front Passenger Crash Test, Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating, and Rollover Safety Rating.
Both vehicles have many safety highlights including Driver and Front Passenger Dual Stage, Multiple Threshold Front Airbags, Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, ABS Brakes, Front Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor, Brake Assist, and Tire Pressure Monitor.
Comfort & Convenience
Interior highlights of Scion tC and Hyundai Veloster include Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls for Cruise Control and Audio, Map Lights, Tilt Telescopic Adjustable Steering Column, Cargo Area Light, Driver's Vanity Mirror, Front Power Outlets, Rear Window Defroster, Floor Mats, Delayed Power Retention, Multi-function Remote, and Exterior Temperature Gauge. Veloster also has optional Automatic Climate Control, Standard Tailgate Power Lock/Unlock, Standard Rearview Camera, Standard Illuminated Vanity Mirror, and 2 front power outlets instead of just 1. Seating highlights of both vehicles include Front Adjustable Seat Height, Front Bucket Seats, and Fold-down Rear Seat. Veloster comes with an AM/FM Radio with 450-Watts Seek Scan Speed Sensitive Volume, Surround Sound and 8 Speakers Total with CD Player. tC comes with a standard AM/FM Stereo. Both vehicles have MP3 player with MP3 jack and Auxiliary Input Audio Jack. Storage features of tC and Veloster include Beverage Holders, Console Storage, and Door Pocket Storage. Veloster also has Overhead Console Storage, and Seatback Storage.
Exterior highlights of Scion tC and Hyundai Veloster include Remote Keyless Access System, Vehicle Theft Deterrent System, Folding Power Side Mirrors, Tinted Glass, and Automatic Headlights. Both vehicles have 18 Alloy Wheels with All-Season Tires.
