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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Skoda Karoq?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more trunk space
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Karoq

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 clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is very slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

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, Skoda Karoq is very slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers barely more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 30 L more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries very slightly more – 569 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 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.

from £25,800
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
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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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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,642 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Skoda
Is the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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