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Fiat 500 vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or SEAT Leon?

Fiat 500 vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

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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.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the SEAT Leon costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 198 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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 SEAT Leon offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SEAT Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is moderately lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,344 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon offers significantly more boot space – 380 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries noticeably more – 521 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £24,500
Leon

SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 km
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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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FaBio
4 Jan 2026, 21:30:20

Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
24,500 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
28 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
1,442 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,301 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
197 - 217 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
SEAT
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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