The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 29,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
167.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
55 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
839 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
76.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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