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CUPRA Leon vs Kia K4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Kia K4?

CUPRA Leon

Kia K4

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.

Kia K4 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6052 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

Leon

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 300 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.40 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is barely noticeable lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1415 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia K4 offers slightly more room – 438 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon slight takes the win – 483 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 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.

CUPRA Leon
Kia K4

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from about £31,800
Leon

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

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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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
25700 - 32800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 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
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co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
132 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
-
Width
1799 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 483 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
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 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.