The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 32,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.17 %

General
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
W176
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft