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VW Golf Variant vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

VW Golf Variant vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

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 SP Sportstourer is moderately cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,627 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

Golf Variant

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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,384 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers barely more boot space – 620 L compared to 611 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries barely more – 569 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer holds a decisive overall lead 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 £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
VW
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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