The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 18,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 CDI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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