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Renault Clio vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Renault Clio vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Renault Clio

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Clio

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 Clio is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 SP Sportstourer offers clearly 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is somewhat faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Clio

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is somewhat lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 424 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries moderately more – 569 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is far ahead overall 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 : 1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 km
Renault Clio
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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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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Renault Clio
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 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
19.7 kWh
co2
92 - 115 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
4,116 mm
Length
4,642 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,451 mm
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,094 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
453 - 463 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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
8.3 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
190 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
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
SEAT
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