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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs SEAT Leon – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Kia Ceed Sportswagon meets SEAT Leon.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed Sportswagon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £, while the SEAT Leon costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

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

Ceed Sportswagon @ press.kia.com

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 curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is slight lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1344 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers evident more room – 625 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1694 L, which is about 393 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon hardly perceptible takes the win – 521 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the SEAT Leon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.3 - 5.7 L
  • Electric Range : 133 - 134 km
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a versatile estate car that combines practicality with a touch of elegance. It offers a spacious interior, making it ideal for families or those with an active lifestyle. The vehicle's sleek design and advanced features make it a strong contender in the competitive estate car market.

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SEAT Leon

The SEAT Leon impresses with its dynamic design and sporty edge, making it a standout choice in its class. Its interior is characterised by a modern, driver-focused cockpit that combines functionality with an emphasis on comfort. The car delivers a responsive driving experience, thanks to its advanced engineering and agile handling capabilities.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24300 - 29100 £
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
133 - 134 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
7 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1670 kg
Trunk capacity
512 - 625 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4605 mm
Length
4368 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1422 - 1465 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1545 - 1694 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
460 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
110 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT

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Is the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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