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Lexus RC vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Lexus RC vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 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 Lexus RC offers considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is moderately faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is visibly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers considerably more boot space – 620 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 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.

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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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,642 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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