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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Lotus Emeya?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,668 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 450 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 585 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 565 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 significantly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers somewhat more boot space – 620 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Lotus Emeya

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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lotus
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