The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
168.5 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.98 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft