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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Honda Prelude?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Honda Prelude

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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.

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

Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,208 £.

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

Prelude

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 markedly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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: SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is moderately lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 356 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries considerably more – 569 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 264 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.

from £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Honda Prelude

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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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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Honda
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