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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 288 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 Sportage?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly 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.

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is visibly 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 considerably more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 64 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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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 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Sportage 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 380 Nm. That’s about 40 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 only slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers marginally more boot space – 620 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries very slightly more – 580 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • 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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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, 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
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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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