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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mazda CX-5?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • markedly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

CX-5

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 substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 182 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries slightly more – 601 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 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 £37,400
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
Mazda CX-5

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
157 - 169 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
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

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