The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (14 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 16,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Ti-VCT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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 1.6 Ti-VCT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
1P
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
104 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
104 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
33.18 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
579 mi
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
