The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 34,800
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 Cupra 280 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft