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SEAT Leon vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or Citroen C4?

SEAT Leon vs Citroen C4: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Citroen C4 is slightly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the SEAT Leon costs 24,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,892 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 294 km more than the SEAT Leon.

C4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SEAT Leon is visibly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 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 marginally lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,360 L, about 59 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries clearly more – 521 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon 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 £24,500
Leon

SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 km
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Reviews SEAT Leon

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FaBio
4 Jan 2026, 21:30:20

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.
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A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Citroen
Is the SEAT Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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