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BMW 3 Series Touring vs SEAT Leon comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SEAT Leon?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs SEAT Leon: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
SEAT Leon is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,252 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 36 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Leon
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 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon is clearly lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 306 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries only slightly more – 521 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring comes out modestly ahead 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
SEAT Leon
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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SEAT Leon
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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BMW 3 Series Touring
SEAT Leon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
133 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
28 - 126 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,799 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
473 - 521 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
116 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
85 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
SEAT
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