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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Nissan Qashqai?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly 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 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 Qashqai is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,289 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

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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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers markedly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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 £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
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karol
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Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
98 - 152 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
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Nissan
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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