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SEAT Leon vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or Lotus Eletre?

SEAT Leon vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,900 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 437 km more than the SEAT Leon.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 646 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 625 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 substantially lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 308 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries marginally more – 521 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
28 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Lotus
Is the SEAT Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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