The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 41,000

€ 26,900
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Ford Focus RS
56.3
71.3
77.8
57.9
71.8
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
167.2
104.3
172.8
167.2 in
Length
172.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Ford Focus RS
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.51 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Ford Focus RS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
536 mi
Range
500 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft