The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 19,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.7TD ECO S/S.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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 1.7TD ECO S/S
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.48 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
956 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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






















