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CUPRA Leon vs McLaren GT Series - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 175700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or McLaren GT Series?

CUPRA Leon

McLaren GT Series

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £, while the McLaren GT Series costs 175700 £. That’s a price difference of around 143957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.90 L. The difference is about 10.60 L per 100 km.

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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 McLaren GT Series has a significantly edge – offering 635 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 335 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the McLaren GT Series performs noticeable better – reaching 326 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: McLaren GT Series pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is somewhat lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

In terms of boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers slight more room – 420 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £31,800
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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
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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
175700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
72 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1520 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4683 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
2045 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1213 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.20 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
326 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
3994 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
McLaren

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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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