The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 25,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 9.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.2
168.1
105.7
177.7
168.1 in
Length
177.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.11 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5F
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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