Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer – Which model is better for everyday use?

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 Hyundai Tucson costs 30600 £. That’s a price difference of around 4800 £.

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 Tucson with 1 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs significantly better – achieving up to 132 km, about 62 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 272 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai Tucson tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson pulls barely noticeable stronger with 367 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 7 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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is slight lighter – 1384 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 620 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs slightly better – up to 1799 L, which is about 199 L more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer hardly perceptible takes the win – 569 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.