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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Subaru Crosstrek?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • visibly 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.

Subaru Crosstrek is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 significantly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 197 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is somewhat lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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 £37,400
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
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

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