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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Subaru Forester?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Forester is barely cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Forester

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 considerably 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers considerably 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 a bit lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 277 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 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
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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 Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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3.8 (3 Reviews)
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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
34,700 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
446 - 492 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
12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Subaru
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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