The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..)
€ 34,800

€ 28,000

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.2 in
103.6
168.1
106.3
172.7
168.1 in
Length
172.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.67 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5F
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
180 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
598 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft