The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,700

€ 21,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
103.8
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.34 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
W177
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
120 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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