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SEAT Leon vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 1,050 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 420,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster?

SEAT Leon vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Leon is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster costs 420,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 395,195 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 112 km more than the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster.

849 Testarossa Roadster

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 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 1,050 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 778 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.3 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: SEAT Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon is visibly lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 306 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries clearly more – 521 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon 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 £24,800
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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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.
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Price
420,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
21 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 126 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
1,860 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
1,050 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
772 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

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

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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