SEAT Leon vs VW Tiguan – Differences & prices compared

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

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 visibly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8331 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon manages with 0.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 0.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the SEAT Leon performs hardly any better – achieving up to 134 km, about 5 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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 Tiguan is distinctly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs slight better – reaching 242 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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, the SEAT Leon is a touch lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more room – 652 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs noticeably better – up to 1650 L, which is about 349 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan hardly any takes the win – 533 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

All in all, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be shows minor but clear advantages and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.