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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Land Rover Defender?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers substantially more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 83 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 916 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly superior 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.

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
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Land Rover Defender

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Land Rover
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