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SEAT Leon vs VW Passat – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: SEAT Leon meets VW Passat.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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 Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 11280 £.

Both cars consume an average of 1.20 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the VW Passat performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 135 km, about 2 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 272 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat 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: VW Passat pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, SEAT Leon is slightly lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 229 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers decisively more room – 690 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs distinct better – up to 1920 L, which is about 619 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat minimal takes the win – 577 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Passat shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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 £35,700
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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 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
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4368 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 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
G, D, E, B
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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