Mercedes A class 2015 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 178 HP less power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi S3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`346 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 564 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Seat Leon. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 12 200 | |
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