The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 19,200
€ 18,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 is 11.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
105.7
177.7
102.4
166.5
177.7 in
Length
166.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.94 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
758 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
