2007 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 297 kg more than 2011 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 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |