The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 16,500

€ 21,800

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.12 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
661 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 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).
89 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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