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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Hyundai Tucson?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 60 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 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 Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 41 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is only slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 620 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
100 - 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
F, D, E, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
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