The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 28,200

€ 23,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
167.8
169 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.34 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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