The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (14 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 23,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
57.4
69.6
77.4
57.8
71.8
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
169.9
104.3
171.7
169.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
1P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
69 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
27 mpg
city
62 mpg
44 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
969 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
969 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Environmental Impact
125 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
70 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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