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CUPRA Leon vs Ford Mustang Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 453 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 51800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Ford Mustang Coupe?

CUPRA Leon

Ford Mustang Coupe

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £, while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51800 £. That’s a price difference of around 20014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L. The difference is about 10.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Coupe has a evident edge – offering 453 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Mustang Coupe performs minimal better – reaching 263 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Mustang Coupe pulls distinct stronger with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is distinct lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1808 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Mustang Coupe offers minimal more room – 381 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon distinct takes the win – 483 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £31,800
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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon
Ford Mustang Coupe

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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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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
51800 - 65600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
275 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1808 - 1837 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
381 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4810 - 4819 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1916 - 1917 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1398 - 1404 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 483 kg
Payload
327 - 334 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 300 HP
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 263 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
5038 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Ford

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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