The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 33,100
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 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus RS
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
168.1 in
Length
172.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus RS
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.75 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus RS
5F
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
500 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
127 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 Cupra 280
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft