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SEAT Leon vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or BMW 3 Series Touring?

SEAT Leon vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Leon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 36 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Leon

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 is markedly lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 306 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries only slightly more – 521 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring comes out modestly 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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Reviews SEAT Leon

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Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 126 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
BMW
Is the SEAT Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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