The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT (11 - 12)
€ 34,800

€ 20,500

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.4
71.8
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
58.4 in
103.6
168.1
104.3
171.6
168.1 in
Length
171.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.21 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5F
Generation
DYB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
123 hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 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 Cupra 280
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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