The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 27,000

€ 22,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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
168.6
169 in
Length
168.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
11.19 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
W176
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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