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Audi A7 vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or CUPRA Leon?

Audi A7 vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Audi A7

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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CUPRA Leon

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 63 km more than the Audi A7.

Leon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

A7

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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 399 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers noticeably more boot space – 535 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,390 L, about 199 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead overall 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,399 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,467 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,191 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 229 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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