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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers barely more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers only slightly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers marginally more boot space – 620 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 45 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries barely more – 569 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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 £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
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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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 Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,642 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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