The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 22,400

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 2.0TD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.3 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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