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Audi Q8 vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or CUPRA Leon?

Audi Q8 vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Audi Q8

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Leon is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,636 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 51 km more than the Audi Q8.

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 Q8 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

Q8

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 is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 804 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers noticeably more boot space – 605 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is clearly superior 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.

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Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 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
80 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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