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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or Volvo XC40?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo XC40

5 (6 Reviews)
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  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

XC40

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 197 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is barely 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 somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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 noticeably lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 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 £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
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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 XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Trentini Paolo
7 May 2026, 13:45:44

Delivered a few days ago — a radical change after 5 VW Golfs, most recently a T‑Roc.

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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 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
148 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
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Volvo
Is the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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