The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 28,200
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 Start&Stop is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168.6 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft