The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 25,900

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 ACT is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
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 ACT
Mercedes A 180
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.18 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
565 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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