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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,560 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 significantly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 193 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 Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 167 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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is very slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,416 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
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