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SEAT Leon vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 41600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or Volvo V60?

SEAT Leon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 17194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Leon manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the SEAT Leon performs noticeable better – achieving up to 133 km, about 41 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 Volvo V60 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls clearly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, SEAT Leon is evident lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers noticeable more room – 519 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 performs slight better – up to 1431 L, which is about 130 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon slight takes the win – 521 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The SEAT Leon proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SEAT Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4368 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

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