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CUPRA Leon vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Ford Ranger?

CUPRA Leon vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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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:

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,761 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 89 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ranger

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 moderately more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers noticeably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 277 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 considerably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,034 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 496 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is clearly superior 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.

from £35,700
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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Reviews CUPRA Leon

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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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The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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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