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Audi A5 Avant vs SEAT Leon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 24500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or SEAT Leon?

Audi A5 Avant

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Leon has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15703 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.10 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon performs a bit better – achieving up to 133 km, about 25 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

Leon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a evident edge – offering 367 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls distinct stronger with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm difference.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: SEAT Leon offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, SEAT Leon is distinct lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers distinct more room – 476 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1424 L, which is about 123 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant hardly perceptible takes the win – 535 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be has a very small edge and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,200
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
SEAT Leon

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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Audi A5 Avant
SEAT Leon

Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4368 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.