The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 19,200

€ 26,800

€ 19,200
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 1.8 is 9.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.17 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
KL1J
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
609 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.8
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 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