The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,000

€ 26,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is 9.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
168.6
177.7 in
Length
168.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.35 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
KL1J
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
609 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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