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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Renault Trafic Bus?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Trafic Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,327 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 163 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 Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers barely more torque with 420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 447 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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Renault Trafic Bus

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault
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