The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 27,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
172 in
Length
169 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.67 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
KL
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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
