The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 41,000

€ 24,000

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus RS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.9
71.8
79.5
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.3
172.8
101.5
169.9
172.8 in
Length
169.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.49 %

General
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
DYB-RS
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
500 mi
Range
518 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft






29.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft