The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 18,500

€ 26,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.8
106.3
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5F
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 2750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft