2019 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2019 Toyota Corolla

If you’ve driven anywhere around the Danville or Urbana area, you may have already seen the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze or the 2019 Toyota Corolla on the road. These two models have been in competition for years, and when we compared the Chevrolet Cruze vs. the Toyota Corolla this time around, it was clear that the fight was closer than ever! However, the Cruze offers sedan and hatchback builds that are more affordable than comparable designs from Toyota. Additionally, the Cruze really wins out when it comes to fuel economy and performance. Get started by comparing pricing for the baseline trims of both models:

• 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan L: $17,995 MSRP
• 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback LS: $19,620 MSRP
• 2019 Toyota Corolla Sedan L: $18,700 MSRP
• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE: $19,990 MSRP

Chevrolet Cruze Performance vs. Toyota Corolla Performance

The Chevrolet Cruze and the Toyota Corolla are both commuter cars, and great performance can make an enormous difference when you’re spending every day driving through the Champaign region. In terms of horsepower, the Cruze wins the matchup between the sedans. When one factors in the Cruze trims’ winning fuel economy and torque, it’s not hard to see why it’s the preferable option for those who put performance first. See how they measure up without upgrades:

• 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan L

• • • Transmission: Automatic
    • Horsepower: 153 @ 5600 RPM
    • Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 RPM
    • Fuel Economy (City): 29 mpg
    • Fuel Economy (Highway): 40 mpg

• 2019 Toyota Corolla Sedan L

• • • Transmission: Automatic
    • Horsepower: 132 @ 6000 RPM
    • Torque: 128 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
    • Fuel Economy (City): 28 mpg
    • Fuel Economy (Highway): 36 mpg

• 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback LS:

• • • Transmission: Automatic
    • Horsepower: 153 hp @ 5600 RPM
    • Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 RPM
    • Fuel Economy (City): 29 mpg
    • Fuel Economy (Highway): 38 mpg

• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE:

• • Transmission: Manual
  • Horsepower: 168 hp @ 6600 RPM
  • Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
  • Fuel Economy (City): 28 mpg
  • Fuel Economy (Highway): 37 mpg

Before moving on, note that the Cruze is the only vehicle in its class with an available diesel engine–and this one gets 31 mpg city and 48 mpg highway.

Chevy Cruze Standard Features vs. Toyota Corolla Standard Features

The Cruze has more than a few places where its interior clearly wins out! You’ll have to pay extra to get these Cruze standard features in the Corolla’s baseline trim, if they’re available at all:

• Onboard handsfree communication system
• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• Chevrolet MyLink®

Test Drive a Chevrolet Cruze at Sullivan•Parkhill Automotive Inc

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze compares well vs. the 2019 Toyota Corolla, but if you really want to know what sets this Chevrolet apart, then you’ll need to take it for a test drive! Before you visit, compare the 2018 Cruze to the 2018 Honda Civic, or begin to explore our financing opportunities. Contact us today to take one of our new Cruze models for a spin. It won’t take you long to realize why this is one of the best cars for college students. You can also compare the Malibu vs. Toyota Camry.