2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.3 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 | 1716 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |