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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Kia Sorento?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,411 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 75 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 moderately 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers marginally more torque with 440 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is visibly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers a bit more boot space – 705 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 Sorento

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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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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
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