The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
169.9 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.49 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
1P
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
132 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
500 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft