The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,500

€ 24,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
101.5
169.9
174 in
Length
169.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %

General
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
W177
Generation
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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