The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 24,000
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 1.8 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 1.7TD S/S.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (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 1.7TD S/S
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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