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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • barely cheaper
  • barely lighter
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is barely lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is far ahead overall 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 £25,800
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

The SEAT Leon Sportstourer blends sporty hatchback looks with estate practicality, giving buyers a sleek wagon that doesn't look like it's trying too hard to be sensible. Its cabin feels modern and well thought‑out, with clever storage and a driving character that keeps the journey entertaining — a smart choice for families who don't want to surrender style for space.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
4,642 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT
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