SEAT Leon Cupra R (2002 – 2005) vs Ford Focus RS (2002 – 2003): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 215 hp. The Ford Focus RS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra R has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 232 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. The Ford Focus RS is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,320 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra R
2002 – 2005
|
Ford
Focus RS
2002 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | United States |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 209 – 224 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 281 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 7.0 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 8.9 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,183 mm | 4,168 mm |
| Width | 1,742 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,341 kg | 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.