Ford Focus 2014 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 11 HP less power than Seat Leon, but torque is 20 NM more than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 1 cm longer than the Seat Leon, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 587 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1502 litres | no data | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Focus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.8 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`299 kg | 1`230 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 601 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 12 400 | |
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