The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 28,700

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
56
71.3
77.8
58.3
71.9
77.9
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
166.8
106.3
172.7
166.8 in
Length
172.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.07 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
464 mi
Range
547 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
547 mi
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
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).
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 SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Ford Focus Active 1.5 EcoBoost
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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