SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Skoda Scala – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 Scala has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer costs 25800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer manages with 0.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs slight better – reaching 221 km/h, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Scala is to a small extent lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1384 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer performs slightly better – up to 1600 L, which is about 190 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer evident takes the win – 569 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

All in all, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.