The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 23,500

€ 35,600

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
58.1
70.7
81.5
60.2
70.4
79.9
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.1 in
Height
60.2 in
105.7
177.7
106.3
176.8
177.7 in
Length
176.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.56 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
KL1J
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
27 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
583 mi
Range
163 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
49.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft