Hi John,

OK, three very different cars. The SEAT and the Ford are the closest, conceptually, but quite different in character. The Leon FR 150hp is a terrific all-rounder – fast, frugal, good to drive, practical and well made. The Focus, and I presume it’s the 180hp ST TDCi you’re talking about, is much more aggressively sporting and sharper to drive, but less comfortable and significantly less roomy in the back. Of the two, I’d lean towards the SEAT, but if you really love your driving and you’re not bothered about the space issue, then the Focus ST is a huge amount of fun. If you mean the 150hp Focus ST-Line, then it’s a slightly different balance. Still sharper than the SEAT to drive, but less aggressive and hard-riding than the full-on ST model.