The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 41,000
€ 29,000
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 Cupra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
SEAT Leon Cupra
Ford Focus RS
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
71.8
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
170.2
104.3
172.8
170.2 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
Ford Focus RS
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
Ford Focus RS
1P
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
Ford Focus RS
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
Ford Focus RS
153 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
422 mi
Range
500 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
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




















