Ford Focus 2014 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus and Seat Leon have the same engine power, but Ford Focus torque is 41 NM less than Seat Leon. Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Leon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Leon engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus and Seat Leon are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 587 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1502 litres | no data | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 111 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`182 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 15 000 | |
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