The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 29,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
169.9
106.3
169
169.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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