Seat Leon 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 178 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi S3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Leon has 39 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. 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: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.5 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 (kg): | 1`910 | 1`935 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 200 | 14 600 | |
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