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CUPRA Leon vs Fiat 500 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (300 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 17100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Fiat 500?
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.
Fiat 500 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14623 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Fiat 500 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 331 km, about 200 km more than the CUPRA Leon.
500
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls clearly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.
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Leon
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: CUPRA Leon offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1130 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.
In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers convincingly more room – 380 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.
In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs convincingly better – up to 1301 L, which is about 751 L more than the Fiat 500.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon evident takes the win – 483 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £31,800
CUPRA Leon
CUPRA Leon
Fiat 500
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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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CUPRA Leon
Fiat 500
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31800 - 49200 £
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Price
17100 - 30800 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
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co2
28 - 175 g/km
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 4
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Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
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Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
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Length
4398 - 4399 mm
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Length
3631 - 3632 mm
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Width
1799 mm
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Width
1683 - 1684 mm
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Height
1444 - 1467 mm
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Height
1527 - 1532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
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Payload
432 - 483 kg
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Payload
250 - 325 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
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Power HP
65 - 118 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Fiat
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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?
The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.