The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 15,500

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€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.9
71.5
77.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.8
167.8
106.3
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.64 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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