The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 26,500

€ 22,000

€ 26,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
103.8
168.6
105.7
177.7
168.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2937 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.43 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5F
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.84 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
723 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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