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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Niro comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 138 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Kia Niro?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Niro: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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:

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 Niro is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Niro with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 195 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 Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 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 1,474 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 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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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a practical crossover that blends economy and everyday versatility without sacrificing comfort. With a roomy, well-laid-out cabin and calm, composed handling, it’s an easy-to-live-with choice for commuters and families.

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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
102 - 111 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
1,474 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
451 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full 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 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
102 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
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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