The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 26,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
168.6
106.3
169.3
168.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.57 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
634 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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