The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 34,000

€ 16,500

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
60.8
69.7
77.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
60.8 in
Height
58.1 in
105.9
175
105.7
177.7
175 in
Length
177.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3620 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.97 %

General
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
ZE0
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
108 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
207 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
90 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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33.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
33.52 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 kWh✽
( 120 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
120 MPGe
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
86 mi
Range
565 mi
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
86 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
56.2 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).
125 kWh
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
56.2 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (24 kWh)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
712 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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