The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 25,400

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
167.8
177.7 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.17 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
KL1J
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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