Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015) vs SEAT Leon (2012 – 2020): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 184 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 229 km/h. The SEAT Leon uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 3.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,213 kg against 1,370 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2012 – 2015 SEAT Leon SEAT Leon 2012 – 2020
Overview
Origin Germany Spain
Documented years 2012 – 2015 2012 – 2020
Body style — —
Variants 17 14
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 211 hp 90 – 184 hp
Torque 201 – 350 Nm 175 – 380 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.5 – 13.8 s 7.2 – 12.6 s
Top speed 180 – 240 km/h 179 – 229 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km 3.3 – 5.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,293 mm 4,262 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,816 mm
Height 1,433 mm 1,458 mm
Wheelbase 1,699 – 2,700 mm 2,535 – 2,637 mm
Curb weight 1,370 – 1,505 kg 1,213 – 1,390 kg

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