The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,000

€ 26,500

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169
103.8
168.6
169 in
Length
168.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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