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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or VW Crafter?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Crafter: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW Crafter

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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.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,230 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

Crafter

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 177 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 10 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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 656 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries considerably more – 2,994 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,459 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is decisively ahead 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
VW Crafter

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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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VW Crafter

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 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
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
-
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
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