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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (33700 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or VW Golf?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

VW Golf

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.

VW Golf has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 33700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon with 1.30 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf performs slight better – achieving up to 143 km, about 13 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 333 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 420 Nm.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf is hardly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1416 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers distinct more room – 620 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 239 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs distinct better – up to 1600 L, which is about 363 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon minimal takes the win – 535 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be wins by a narrow margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
VW Golf

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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 Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
33700 - 53900 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1416 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4656 - 4657 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1438 - 1463 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.