The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 25,100

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.9 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 2.0 D.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.88 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
632 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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