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Citroen C4 vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

Citroen C4 vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,203 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 297 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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 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 Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

C4

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, Citroen C4 is barely lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,416 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,900
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 130 km
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4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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Mustafa
20 May 2026, 16:06:29

Fiyat performans olarak c4 daha önde görüyorum

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
29 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 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
379 - 406 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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