The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost (14 - 18)
€ 34,800

€ 29,900

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.9
71.8
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
168.1
104.3
171.7
168.1 in
Length
171.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5F
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.83 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
12.83 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
567 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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