Vauxhall Astra vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

Vauxhall Astra has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25800 £. That’s a price difference of around 643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs decisively better – achieving up to 419 km, about 287 km more than the SEAT 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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs barely noticeable better – reaching 235 km/h, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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 curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra is minimal lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1384 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers distinct more room – 620 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs to a small extent better – up to 1600 L, which is about 261 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer to a small extent takes the win – 569 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Our conclusion: The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.