The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
169.3 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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