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SEAT Leon vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports – Which model is better for everyday use?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether SEAT Leon or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports fits your lifestyle better.
Leon
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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 distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 5151 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.
Corolla Touring Sports
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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 evident edge – offering 272 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
Leon
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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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, SEAT Leon is somewhat lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers evident more room – 596 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs slightly better – up to 1606 L, which is about 305 L more than the SEAT Leon.
When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon to a small extent takes the win – 521 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.
Who wins the race?
The SEAT Leon proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SEAT Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £24,500
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SEAT Leon
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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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SEAT Leon
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24500 - 36400 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
133 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
27 - 126 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4368 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1799 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1442 - 1460 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
473 - 521 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 272 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 200 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
SEAT
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Brand
Toyota
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What drive types are available for the SEAT Leon?
The SEAT Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.