The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 22,600

€ 18,500

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 2.0 D is 9.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.62 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
758 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
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)
34.3 cu ft