Hyundai Kona vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Kona has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer manages with 0.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs decisively better – achieving up to 514 km, about 382 km more than the SEAT 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 has a somewhat edge – offering 272 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Kona is minimal lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1384 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers distinct more room – 620 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs a bit better – up to 1600 L, which is about 300 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer a bit takes the win – 569 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.