The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 27,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
168.6 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2890 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.34 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25.58 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
739 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
739 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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