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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
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, 2007 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 | 1798 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |