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Ford Transit Bus vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Ford Transit Bus vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers marginally more torque with 390 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is substantially lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 954 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 620 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 593 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is decisively ahead 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 £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
Ford Transit Bus
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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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Ford Transit Bus
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
SEAT
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