The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,000

€ 38,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
57.4
69.6
77.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
169.9
107.4
174
169.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
1P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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