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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Lotus Eletre?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,485 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 439 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 646 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 625 Nm more.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,181 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers only slightly more boot space – 688 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries moderately more – 569 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Lotus
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