The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 22,000
€ 26,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
103.8
168.6
105.7
177.7
168.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5F
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 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
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
