The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 160 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 160 CDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.88 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5F
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 Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft