The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 15,000

€ 24,300

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.3 in
105.7
177.7
105.7
172
177.7 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.65 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
KL1J
Generation
KL
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
647 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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