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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Peugeot 408?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot 408

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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.

Peugeot 408 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,245 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 326 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers a bit more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 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 very slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly superior 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 £37,400
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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Peugeot 408

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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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Peugeot 408

The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Peugeot 408

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 114 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
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
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