Seat Leon 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Seat Leon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`830 kg | 1`960 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: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 12 800 | |
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