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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (26,200 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer or VW Transporter Bus?

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially 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 VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 193 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers very slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers a bit more torque with 415 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 614 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more boot space – 763 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 574 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
VW Transporter Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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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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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
131 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
28 - 128 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
422 - 569 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
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