2004 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 59 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (170 Nm). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |