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CUPRA Leon vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Vauxhall Corsa.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

CUPRA Leon

Vauxhall Corsa

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.

Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs convincingly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 293 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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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 CUPRA Leon has a clearly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is to a small extent lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers to a small extent more room – 380 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs slightly better – up to 1301 L, which is about 220 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon slightly takes the win – 504 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

CUPRA Leon
Vauxhall Corsa

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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

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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall

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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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