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CUPRA Leon vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Vauxhall Astra?

CUPRA Leon vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Vauxhall Astra

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

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.

Vauxhall Astra is somewhat cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers considerably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 323 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers moderately more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is only slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers very slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon shows a few small advantages 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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