The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
169 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
W176
Generation
1P
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 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft