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CUPRA Leon vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or DS Automobiles DS 4?

CUPRA Leon vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • barely cheaper
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon offers significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 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 slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 187 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries moderately more – 493 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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.

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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon
DS Automobiles DS 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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