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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or NIO EL7?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs NIO EL7: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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NIO EL7

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,448 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 371 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL7 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 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 substantially lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 1,005 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers barely more boot space – 620 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
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NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 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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The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
NIO
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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