Kia Ceed Sportswagon 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: 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 SP Sportstourer costs 25800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1500 £.

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

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer has a convincingly 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 SP Sportstourer is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer 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: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 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 Kia Ceed Sportswagon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1384 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers hardly perceptible more room – 625 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs minimal better – up to 1694 L, which is about 94 L more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer slightly takes the win – 569 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 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.