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Audi Q8 e-tron vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,163 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 465 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Leon SP Wagon

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 Audi Q8 e-tron offers markedly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers significantly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 553 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers very slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries somewhat more – 595 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

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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Audi Q8 e-tron
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
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