The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 31,500

€ 25,800

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 160.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
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
170.2
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.37 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
575 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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