The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 22,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D 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 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.05 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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
