SEAT Leon FR / Topsport (2002 – 2005) vs Ford Focus RS (2002 – 2003): specs compared
The Ford Focus RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 215 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.3 s. The SEAT Leon FR / Topsport has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 232 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon FR / Topsport
2002 – 2005
|
Ford
Focus RS
2002 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | United States |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 204 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 237 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.0 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 | 1,264 – 1,475 kg | 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.