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SEAT Leon vs VW ID.4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 34600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or VW ID.4?

SEAT Leon

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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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 VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 10118 £.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 569 km, about 436 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 VW ID.4 has a to a small extent edge – offering 340 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Leon performs somewhat better – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, SEAT Leon is decisively lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 631 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers distinct more room – 543 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs a bit better – up to 1575 L, which is about 274 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 minimal takes the win – 551 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,600
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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
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SEAT Leon
VW ID.4

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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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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4368 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
511 - 551 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
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW

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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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