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CUPRA Leon vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (325 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Leon
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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,300 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series Touring
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.
Leon
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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is visibly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,510 L, about 209 L more than the CUPRA Leon.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a narrow overall lead 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Leon
BMW 3 Series Touring
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CUPRA Leon
The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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CUPRA Leon
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,799 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
432 - 493 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 325 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 239 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
BMW
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