The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 17,800
€ 27,000
€ 17,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
