The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
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
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
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

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
53 mpg
city
52 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft