The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
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€ 32,300
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.8
70.1
79.6
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
55.8 in
101.5
170.2
106.3
171.9
170.2 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
505 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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