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Vauxhall Frontera vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Vauxhall Frontera vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Frontera

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 Frontera is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 26,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers considerably more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 277 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is marginally lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 £26,200
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 : 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 km
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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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