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SEAT Leon vs Tesla Model 3 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether SEAT Leon or Tesla Model 3 fits your lifestyle better.

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.

SEAT Leon has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Tesla Model 3 costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9823 £.

As for range, the Tesla Model 3 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 750 km, about 617 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model 3 has a convincingly edge – offering 460 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.10 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model 3 performs to a small extent better – reaching 262 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Tesla Model 3 pulls clearly stronger with 660 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, SEAT Leon is clearly perceptible lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1822 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers evident more room – 594 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon evident takes the win – 521 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Tesla Model 3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model 3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.2 - 16.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 550 - 750 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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Tesla Model 3

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The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Price
34300 - 50100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 16.7 kWh
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
550 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Curb weight
1822 - 1929 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4368 mm
Length
4720 - 4724 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Height
1431 - 1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
303 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
201 - 262 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Tesla

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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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