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Renault Captur vs SEAT Leon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (143 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21100 £ vs 24500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Captur or SEAT Leon?

Renault Captur

5 (2 Reviews)
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SEAT Leon

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

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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.

Renault Captur has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the SEAT Leon costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3326 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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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 SEAT Leon has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Leon pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Captur is slight lighter – 1323 kg compared to 1344 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Captur offers barely noticeable more room – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Captur performs minimal better – up to 1363 L, which is about 62 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon slightly takes the win – 521 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £24,500
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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
Renault Captur
SEAT Leon

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Renault Captur

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Renault Captur is a cheeky little crossover that pairs city-friendly agility with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and enough style to turn heads at the lights. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want practical versatility and a dash of personality on their daily drives, without taking itself too seriously.

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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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Renault Captur
SEAT Leon
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Costs and Consumption

Price
21100 - 28300 £
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
102 - 137 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1323 - 1514 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4239 mm
Length
4368 mm
Width
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1575 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1276 - 1363 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Payload
376 - 453 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 143 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Renault Captur?

The Renault Captur is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.