The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 18,200

€ 26,000

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57.4
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
57.4 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 Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2665 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.33 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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