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Kia Sportage vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Kia Sportage vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • marginally more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers substantially more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 65 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 Kia Sportage offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers barely more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Sportage

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 terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is slightly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers barely more boot space – 620 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries marginally more – 580 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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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 Sportage
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

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 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 Sportage
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
4,642 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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 - 288 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT
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