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CUPRA Formentor vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or SEAT Leon?

CUPRA Formentor vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • only slightly 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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,787 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the CUPRA Formentor with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers barely more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 7 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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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 Formentor offers markedly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Formentor is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Formentor

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, SEAT Leon is only slightly lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers a bit more boot space – 450 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,505 L, about 204 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries barely more – 526 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is far ahead 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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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
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With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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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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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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FaBio
4 Jan 2026, 21:30:20

Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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SEAT Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,451 mm
Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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