The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 27,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.3 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
4292
4315 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 180 CDI
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 180 CDI
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
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
74 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
63 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
