The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,300

€ 28,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
108 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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