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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Lexus LS?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Lexus LS: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Lexus LS

  • barely more power
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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.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,383 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 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 Lexus LS offers barely more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 929 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 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, 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
Lexus LS

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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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Lexus LS

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 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
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
455 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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lexus
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