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SEAT Leon vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or VW Transporter Bus?

SEAT Leon vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,673 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Leon with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 191 km more than the SEAT Leon.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 415 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon is substantially lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 654 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more boot space – 763 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 622 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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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Reviews SEAT Leon

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Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
28 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
Is the SEAT Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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