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CUPRA Leon vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Lynk & Co 01?

CUPRA Leon vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,174 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 56 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 offers a bit more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers noticeably more torque with 535 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is significantly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 564 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers slightly more boot space – 466 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries a bit more – 493 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 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.

from £35,700
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

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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Reviews CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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Coutand
2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lynk & Co
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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