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CUPRA Leon vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Jaguar I-Pace?

CUPRA Leon vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,522 £.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers significantly more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 338 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

I-Pace

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 Jaguar I-Pace offers slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers markedly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 276 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 855 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 638 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries only slightly more – 493 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace is far ahead 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.

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I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Jaguar I-Pace

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
-
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Jaguar
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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