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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is barely cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 29 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

3 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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 1,575 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon holds a narrow 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 £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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
BMW 3 Series Saloon

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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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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BMW
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