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CUPRA Leon vs Lexus LC Convertible comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 117,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Lexus LC Convertible?

CUPRA Leon vs Lexus LC Convertible: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lexus LC Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Leon is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Lexus LC Convertible costs 117,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LC Convertible with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.4 L/100km.

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 Lexus LC Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LC Convertible is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is significantly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,110 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 149 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries markedly more – 493 kg compared to 340 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon stands well ahead of its rival 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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Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon
Lexus LC Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
117,300 - 121,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
149 L
Length
-
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,350 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
340 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lexus
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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