The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 20,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 1.7 D.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.93 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
