The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 34,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
56.9
71.5
77.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.2
168.1
106.3
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.79 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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