The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 23,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 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 1.8.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.51 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
525 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
