The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 19,100

€ 22,000

€ 19,100
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 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
169.9
105.7
177.7
169.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.33 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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