The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 23,200
€ 18,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
166.5
105.7
177.7
166.5 in
Length
177.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.53 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5F
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
525 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
