SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs VW Passat – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 9900 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.30 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the VW Passat performs minimal better – achieving up to 133 km, about 1 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 272 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs to a small extent better – 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 VW Passat pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is a bit lighter – 1384 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers slightly more room – 690 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs a bit better – up to 1920 L, which is about 320 L more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat barely noticeable takes the win – 577 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

All in all, the VW Passat shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.