The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 21,800

€ 25,800

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
56.4 in
105.7
172
106.3
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.45 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
KL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
575 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
89 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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