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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (33,700 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or VW Taigo?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Taigo: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

VW Taigo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter

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 Taigo is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 33,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,765 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Taigo

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 183 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 VW Taigo takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 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, VW Taigo is moderately lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,416 kg. The difference is around 187 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is far ahead overall 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 £33,700
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • 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 Taigo

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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,700 - 53,900 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,656 - 4,657 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,463 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
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