The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 22,000

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€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
169.9
106.3
169
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.88 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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