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BMW 3 Series Touring vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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

3 Series Touring

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 131 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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 3 Series Touring has a decisively edge – offering 550 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is to a small extent lighter – 1384 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers slightly more room – 620 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 90 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer slight takes the win – 569 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be edges ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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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 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 3 Series Touring
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
25800 - 37900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1384 - 1708 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Length
4642 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1437 - 1456 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-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.