The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 24,000

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
169.9
177.7 in
Length
169.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.52 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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