The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 28,400

€ 27,000

€ 28,400
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 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.4
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
103.8
168.6
106.3
169
168.6 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
47 mpg
city
52 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1054 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