The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 21,000

€ 27,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.28 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
647 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
74 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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