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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • very slightly more power
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • considerably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,454 £.

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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers very slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is far ahead 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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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 Custom Transporter
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
SEAT
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