Compare performance (204 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
BYD Dolphin is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,203 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 297 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.
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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.
Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries markedly more – 535 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon has the upper hand 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.
The BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
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Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
427 km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,658 kg
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Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 L
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,770 mm
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Width
1,799 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 HP
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Power HP
150 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 Nm
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 kW
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
CUPRA
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