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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Nissan Interstar?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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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.

Nissan Interstar is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,735 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers clearly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 280 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Interstar

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 substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

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?

Seats: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 637 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 912 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is far ahead overall 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
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Nissan
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