The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 26,400

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
455 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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