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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (31,500 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • a bit more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Active Tourer

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 SP Sportstourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer costs 31,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers clearly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 49 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer offers a bit more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer delivers markedly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 117 Nm more.

2 Series Active Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is somewhat lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries somewhat more – 569 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

The SEAT Leon Sportstourer blends sporty hatchback looks with estate practicality, giving buyers a sleek wagon that doesn't look like it's trying too hard to be sensible. Its cabin feels modern and well thought‑out, with clever storage and a driving character that keeps the journey entertaining — a smart choice for families who don't want to surrender style for space.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
65 - 140 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,824 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 505 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
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