The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 28,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.7 in
103.8
168.6
107.4
174
168.6 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
2740 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.93 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
5F
Generation
W177
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 ACT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
609 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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