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CUPRA Formentor vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

CUPRA Formentor vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally 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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is noticeably cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,531 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the CUPRA Formentor with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers marginally more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 5 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 CUPRA Formentor offers clearly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Formentor

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 SP Sportstourer is marginally lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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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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CUPRA Formentor
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
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