The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 28,300
€ 29,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus ST is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
58.4
71.8
79.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104.3
171.6
101.5
170.2
171.6 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.58 %
General
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
DYB
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
154 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
422 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus ST
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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













