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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Ford Kuga comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 243 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Ford Kuga?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Ford Kuga: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Ford Kuga

4.3 (7 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
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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.

Ford Kuga is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,652 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Kuga with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 62 km more than the Ford Kuga.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Ford Kuga takes 7.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

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, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,526 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Kuga carries only slightly more – 550 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is decisively ahead 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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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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Ford Kuga

The Ford Kuga is a practical and comfortable compact SUV that balances everyday usability with a composed ride and adaptable interior. It offers sensible tech and safety features, making it a solid choice for families or anyone seeking a versatile, easy-to-live-with crossover.

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4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Marek
15 Jun 2026, 07:10:36

A very sensible car — I like how it looks, it’s well put together, economical on fuel, the interior is comfortable and fairly traditional without any gimmicks, excellent handling, the performance is really good despite it being a large and heavy car; the trunk could be a bit bigger, but it’s still fine — roomy and generally sufficient for family trips, and above all, so far the car has been reliable.

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Richie Wid
3 Apr 2026, 13:13:55

PHEV model — very pleased with the car after 2.5 years. In the summer months it runs practically on electric power alone. The large 2.5‑litre engine is surprisingly frugal, about 0.5 l/mil. Downsides are the ventilation in winter, which causes fogged windows, and that we can now only charge the battery to 80%.

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Miguel
19 Oct 2025, 05:54:42

It's a car that strikes an excellent balance between quality and price.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Ford Kuga

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
34,200 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
55 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,526 - 1,859 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,882 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
541 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Ford
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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