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Kia Sportage vs SEAT Leon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 24500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or SEAT Leon?

Kia Sportage

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SEAT Leon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Leon has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5708 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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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 has a slightly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs slight better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Leon pulls slightly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, SEAT Leon is to a small extent lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers distinct more room – 587 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs distinct better – up to 1776 L, which is about 475 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage somewhat takes the win – 580 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the SEAT Leon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

from about £24,500
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SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.5 L
  • Electric Range : 133 km
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4368 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Kia
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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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