The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 35,400

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
177.7
103.6
168.1
177.7 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KL1J
Generation
5F
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
471 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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