Honda HR-V vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £, while the Honda HR-V costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3908 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer manages with 0.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is barely noticeable lighter – 1384 kg compared to 1452 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers decisively more room – 620 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs a bit better – up to 1600 L, which is about 311 L more than the Honda HR-V.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer evident takes the win – 569 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.