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CUPRA Leon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

CUPRA Leon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • slightly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is visibly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,458 £.

Both cars consume an average of 1.3 L/100km – no difference here.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 131 km on a single charge.

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 CUPRA Leon offers slightly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Leon

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, CUPRA Leon is barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries slightly more – 569 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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.

from £35,700
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 131 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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