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SEAT Leon vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or Lynk & Co 01?

SEAT Leon vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially lighter

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,398 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the SEAT Leon with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 58 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 offers very slightly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers visibly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 175 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 1,935 kg. The difference is around 591 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers moderately more boot space – 466 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries markedly more – 521 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon stands out in the key areas 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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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

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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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.
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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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
415 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Lynk & Co
Is the SEAT Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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