The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 0.4 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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft