The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 34,500
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 220 CDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 CDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
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 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168.5 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.63 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 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 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 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