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Ford Transit Connect vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Ford Transit Connect vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is slightly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,584 £.

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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Transit Connect

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: SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is moderately lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer 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.

from £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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