The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 22,000

€ 29,700
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
101.5
169.9
174 in
Length
169.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
W177
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 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 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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