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CUPRA Born vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or SEAT Leon?

CUPRA Born vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

CUPRA Born

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

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

Born

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.

SEAT Leon is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,217 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 594 km, about 461 km more than the SEAT Leon.

Leon

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 Born offers moderately more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SEAT Leon is only slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Born

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, SEAT Leon is noticeably lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 484 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers barely more boot space – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,301 L, about 34 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries a bit more – 521 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born holds a decisive overall lead 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 £34,700
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 594 km
CUPRA Born
SEAT Leon

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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CUPRA Born
SEAT Leon

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
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