The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 29,500

€ 24,100

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
170.2
105.7
177.7
170.2 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
1P
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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