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Kia Picanto vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Kia Picanto vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

Picanto

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 Picanto is markedly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries clearly more – 569 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is decisively ahead 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
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Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
4,642 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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