The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 26,500

€ 27,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.7 in
103.8
168.6
107.4
174
168.6 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5F
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
777 mi
Range
486 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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