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CUPRA Leon vs Nissan Micra comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Nissan Micra?

CUPRA Leon vs Nissan Micra: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Nissan Micra

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

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.

Nissan Micra is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,766 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Micra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 285 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Micra

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 175 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 Nissan Micra takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 175 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,452 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries slightly more – 493 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon has only a minor advantage 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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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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CUPRA Leon
Nissan Micra

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,774 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
403 - 408 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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