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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Volvo S90?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Volvo S90: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers visibly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 42 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 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, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is noticeably lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries only slightly more – 569 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is decisively ahead 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Volvo S90

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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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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Volvo
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