The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 15,000

€ 19,000

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.4 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 Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.1 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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