The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 17,700

€ 28,700

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
166.5
107.4
174
166.5 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
2621 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.55 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
5F
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.2 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
634 mi
Range
668 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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