The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 45,000

€ 61,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.6
72.8
78.4
71.5 in
Width
72.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
103.6
168.5
107.4
175
168.5 in
Length
175 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.12 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5F
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
426 mi
Range
377 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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