Ford Fiesta ST vs Seat Leon SC 1.8 TFSI
| Category | Leon SC 1.8 TFSI | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.8 l R4 | 1.6 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 182 / 180 | 180 / 178 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 250 / 184 | 240 / 177 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1305 / 2877 | 1189 / 2621 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 140 / 138 | 151 / 149 |
| Average price | €26,000 | €22,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Leon SC 1.8 TFSI | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.80 | 1:18.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Leon SC 1.8 TFSI | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.9 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.5 s | 16.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 24.3 s | 21.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 34.1 s | 29.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.3 s | 6.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Leon SC 1.8 TFSI | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 7.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.2 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.4 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 15.9 s | 12.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 20.5 s | 15.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.4 s | 21.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Leon SC 1.8 TFSI | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 229 kph (142 mph) | 223 kph (139 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 67.2 kph (41.8 mph) | 69.1 kph (42.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) | 6.1 l/100 km (39 mpg US / 46 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (486 ft) | 144 m (474 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Leon SC 1.8 TFSI | Ford Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
Fiesta ST is the fastest by considerable margin.
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