The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 15,000
€ 15,500
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is 9.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.9 in
105.7
177.7
103.8
167.8
177.7 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.9 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
598 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
