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Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or SEAT Leon?

Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat 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

Tucson

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.

Hyundai Tucson is slightly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the SEAT Leon costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 63 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Leon

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 Hyundai Tucson offers barely more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SEAT Leon is marginally faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers marginally more torque with 379 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 19 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon is somewhat lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,799 L, about 498 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £24,500
Leon

SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 km
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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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FaBio
4 Jan 2026, 21:30:20

Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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