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CUPRA Leon vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or McLaren GT Series?

CUPRA Leon vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 143,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 210 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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers very slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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.

from £31,800
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
McLaren
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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