The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 30,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
57 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
863 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
74 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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