The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 26,000
€ 26,600
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 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 160 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 160 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 160 CDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 160 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 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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
