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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs BMW X1 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 38,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or BMW X1?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs BMW X1: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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BMW X1

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the BMW X1 costs 38,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 763 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X1 with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 49 km more than the BMW X1.

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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 Leon SP Wagon offers barely more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the BMW X1 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X1 delivers moderately more torque with 477 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 57 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 slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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 £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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The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
38,700 - 56,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
81 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
57 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
490 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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