The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 17,800
€ 26,800
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 160.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
169.9
106.3
169.3
169.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
