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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Nissan Qashqai?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is slightly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers only slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 30 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 very slightly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers a bit more boot space – 620 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries very slightly more – 569 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer stands well ahead of its rival 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
Nissan Qashqai

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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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Nissan
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