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CUPRA Leon vs BYD Atto 2 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or BYD Atto 2?

CUPRA Leon vs BYD Atto 2: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately 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

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.

BYD Atto 2 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,830 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 299 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Atto 2

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the BYD Atto 2 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 2 offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries only slightly more – 493 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 2 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.

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Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 166 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 40 - 430 km
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Reviews CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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Coutand
2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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Reviews BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Carlos Aguilar
5 Feb 2026, 13:15:18

I've done 6,000 km and I'm delighted. I haven't tried other EVs, but I'm thrilled with the BYD Atto 2. It's true I don't go on long trips — I do everything in the city and nearby, about 100 to 150 km a day — and honestly it's been great in every way. When I hit 300,000 km I'll tell you again. Haha

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
30,800 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 72 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BYD
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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