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SEAT Leon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 23800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

SEAT Leon

Skoda Octavia Limousine

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the SEAT Leon costs 24500 £. That’s a price difference of around 634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a slight edge – offering 272 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls slight stronger with 370 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, SEAT Leon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers evident more room – 600 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs somewhat better – up to 1555 L, which is about 254 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine slight takes the win – 545 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the SEAT Leon shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £24,500
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SEAT Leon

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

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4368 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Skoda

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What drive types are available for the SEAT Leon?

The SEAT Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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