The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 28,400

€ 19,100

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 d is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
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
106.3
169.3
101.5
169.9
169.3 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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