Compare performance (530 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,837 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers clearly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.
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 SP Sportstourer is somewhat lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers a bit more boot space – 620 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a slight edge 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 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
131 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 - 128 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
Estate
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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
1,384 - 1,708 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 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
422 - 569 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
115 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 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
3 - 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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