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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Hyundai Santa Fe?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • slightly more trunk space
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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 76 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers slightly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 45 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 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers marginally more torque with 420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 504 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers slightly more boot space – 704 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly superior 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.

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
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
90 - 162 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 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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