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CUPRA Leon vs Kia Niro – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Kia Niro.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Niro has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Leon performs decisively better – achieving up to 131 km, about 69 km more than the Kia Niro.

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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 evident 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 decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

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.

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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 curb weight, CUPRA Leon is barely noticeable lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers a bit more room – 451 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1445 L, which is about 144 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon barely noticeable takes the win – 504 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 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.

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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

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 Niro

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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
29100 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
53 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 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
1474 - 1594 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4420 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1545 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1580 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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.

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