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CUPRA Leon vs Hyundai Kona - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 23100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Hyundai Kona?

CUPRA Leon

Hyundai Kona

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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.

Hyundai Kona has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs clearly better – achieving up to 514 km, about 383 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 82 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 Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 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, Hyundai Kona is barely noticeable lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers somewhat more room – 466 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1301 L, which is about 1 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon hardly perceptible takes the win – 504 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 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
CUPRA Leon
Hyundai Kona

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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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Hyundai Kona

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The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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CUPRA Leon
Hyundai Kona
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Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company

Costs and Consumption

Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.