Mercedes A class 2015 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 7 HP more power than Seat Leon, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.4 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1157 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Leon (by 53 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`935 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`150 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests. The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 11 400 | |
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