The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 35,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
57.4
69.6
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 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 d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220 d
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 220 d
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