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CUPRA Leon vs Honda Civic - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 32500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Honda Civic?

CUPRA Leon

Honda Civic

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.

CUPRA Leon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £, while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £. That’s a price difference of around 728 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 300 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is a bit lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers minimal more room – 410 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs slight better – up to 1301 L, which is about 81 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon distinct takes the win – 504 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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
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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
Honda Civic

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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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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4560 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1408 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Honda

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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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