The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 17,700

€ 24,500

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.4
166.5
106.3
169
166.5 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180
2621 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
13.21 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.2 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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