The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 25,800

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
56.4 in
102.2
167.2
106.3
169.3
167.2 in
Length
169.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.6 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
575 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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