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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Subaru Impreza?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Impreza is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,140 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Impreza

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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.8 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly 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 barely more – 535 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 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 £37,400
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 Impreza

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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 Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
501 - 526 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
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
199 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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