The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 180 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
W176
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
464 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft