The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 15,000
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 9.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.9
71.5
77.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.9 in
Height
58.1 in
103.8
167.8
105.7
177.7
167.8 in
Length
177.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.9 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5F
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
111 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
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
