The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13)
€ 22,000

€ 34,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is 2.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (24 kWh).
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
58.1
70.7
81.5
60.8
69.7
77.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.1 in
Height
60.8 in
105.7
177.7
105.9
175
177.7 in
Length
175 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.4 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
KL1J
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
33.52 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 kWh✽
( 120 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 1.7 D
59 MPGe
120 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
43 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
828 mi
Range
86 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
86 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
56.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
56.2 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
712 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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