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BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or CUPRA Leon?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,379 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly 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 BMW 3 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

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 markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is barely 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.

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2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 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
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 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
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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