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Renault Captur vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Captur or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Renault Captur vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Renault Captur

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

Captur

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Captur is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 26,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,835 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 SP Sportstourer offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Captur

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is barely lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries visibly more – 569 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 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.

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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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Lüsi
15 May 2026, 16:11:37

More affordable, high-level infotainment and better quality — good value for money.

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Pet
4 Feb 2026, 11:01:12

The car was a very pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable. The 1.3 TCe 158 hp engine is brilliant.

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Waldemar
1 Feb 2026, 13:55:20

A 2025 mild‑hybrid, 160 hp.
Really nice little car. Mostly doing 200 km trips. Driving isn’t tiring. I trusted the driver‑assistance systems and… I wasn’t disappointed. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant, though I’d trust it about 90%. Overtaking punch is a plus. I recommend it with a clear conscience. Ah, just those 18" wheels 🤦. Obviously fuel consumption is higher because it’s an automatic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 28,400 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 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
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
447 - 453 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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 - 158 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Renault Captur have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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