The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.8 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 1.4T.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
169.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.58 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
583 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft