The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 22,000
€ 33,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 220.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
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
169.3
169.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.66 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
544 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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















