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CUPRA Leon vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Ford Mustang Convertible?

CUPRA Leon vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Leon is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,729 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers markedly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 420 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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries visibly more – 493 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon holds a decisive 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 £35,200
Leon

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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Ford
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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