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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Niro - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (33700 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Kia Niro?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

Kia Niro

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Niro has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 33700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs clearly better – achieving up to 130 km, about 68 km more than the Kia Niro.

Niro

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 has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon pulls distinct stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1416 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs barely noticeable better – up to 1600 L, which is about 155 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon slightly takes the win – 535 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,700
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Kia Niro

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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 Niro

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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Kia Niro
Leon SP Wagon
Niro

Costs and Consumption

Price
33700 - 53900 £
Price
29100 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
53 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1416 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Length
4656 - 4659 mm
Length
4420 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1438 - 1463 mm
Height
1545 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1580 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.