The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 22,100

€ 15,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4 S/S.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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 1.4 S/S
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.39 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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