The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 28,400

€ 16,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 1.6
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5F
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
723 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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