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Vauxhall Corsa vs SEAT Leon – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Corsa or SEAT Leon fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the SEAT Leon costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 4834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs decisively better – achieving up to 424 km, about 291 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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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 significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Leon pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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, Vauxhall Corsa is slightly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1344 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Leon offers to a small extent more room – 380 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon performs a bit better – up to 1301 L, which is about 220 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon a bit takes the win – 521 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race?

The SEAT Leon proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SEAT Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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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
19600 - 30600 £
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4368 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SEAT

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

The Vauxhall Corsa is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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