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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Peugeot Rifter?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,034 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Rifter

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 clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is only slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 430 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries visibly more – 814 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 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 £37,900
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
Peugeot Rifter

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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