The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 27,400

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1458
1768
1965
1433
1780
2022
1768 mm
Width
1780 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1458 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4315
2699
4299
4315 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.46 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 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
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160 d
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
76 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
32 mpg
city
66 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
839 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
76.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L