The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 28,700

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 10.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1458
1768
1968
1440
1796
1992
1768 mm
Width
1796 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1458 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4315
2729
4419
4315 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.05 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
503 mi
Range
668 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L