The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,100
€ 37,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 5.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.7 in
Height
56.5 in
107.4
174
103.6
168.5
174 in
Length
168.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.67 %
General
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
W177
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
486 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
