The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,700

€ 21,500

€ 26,700
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 a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI 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 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.48 %

General
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
W176
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 180
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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