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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or VW Tiguan?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW Tiguan

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  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

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 Tiguan is slightly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,784 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 4 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers slightly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers marginally more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 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 a bit lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers very slightly more boot space – 652 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries very slightly more – 544 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly superior 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 £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
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 544 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
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