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Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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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

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is noticeably cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 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 visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Civic

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, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is marginally lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 133 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries visibly more – 569 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer 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 £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
Honda Civic
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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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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Honda Civic
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
-
co2
108 - 114 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
1,517 - 1,533 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
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Honda
Brand
SEAT
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