Seat Leon vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf
1. Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125
2. Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 130
3. Seat Leon 1.5 TSI 130
First place: Ford Focus
The scores show how close this is, but the Focus just edges it thanks to its impressive value for money and brilliant driving dynamics that mix fun and comfort. It isn’t quite as practical as its two rivals, but it still offers enough usability, while the tech is slick and easier to operate than the more digital competition. It’s a very close-run encounter, but tweaks to the Ford have kept it fresh and fighting at the top of the class.
Second place: Volkswagen Golf
The Mk8 Golf is an improvement in some areas, with the tech it offers, yet like the Leon, it’s not always the easiest to use. But our biggest gripe given the price is the cut in cabin quality. The Golf was always obviously the premium choice, but it doesn’t feel it any more. At least it’s still comfortable, drives sweetly, offers a good blend of performance and efficiency, and is as practical as you’d need it to be.
Third place: SEAT Leon
There's no doubt the Leon is one of the more responsive family hatches in FR trim, but this also impacts comfort; we’d be keen to try a softer SE or SE Dynamic. Otherwise, the Leon is spacious and stylish, but while some of the tech is good, it isn’t as easy to operate as we’d like, plus refinement could be better. It’s still an accomplished family hatch; it’s just that it doesn’t feel as well rounded compared with the Ford.
Complete vergelijkingstest: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/family-hatchbacks/352716/seat-leon-vs-volkswagen-golf-vs-ford-focus