The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 37,400

€ 37,000

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
103.6
168.5
107.4
174
168.5 in
Length
174 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.85 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
5F
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft