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Audi A5 Sportback vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 37,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

Audi A5 Sportback vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

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.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 37,400 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers slightly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 20 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Leon SP Wagon

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 Audi A5 Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback shows a few small advantages 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
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The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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