The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 21,800

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
169.3
105.7
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.45 %

General
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
W176
Generation
KL
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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