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CUPRA Leon vs Vauxhall Grandland comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Vauxhall Grandland?

CUPRA Leon vs Vauxhall Grandland: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Vauxhall Grandland

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Vauxhall Grandland is very slightly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers considerably more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 563 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Grandland

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 325 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland delivers a bit more torque with 509 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 89 Nm more.

Leon

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 304 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers markedly more boot space – 550 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Grandland carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 82 - 694 km
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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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Reviews CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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Coutand
2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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Björn Vermeire
10 May 2026, 18:53:13

I chose the Grandland even though I initially planned to go for the Enyaq. The driving range, interior and equipment won me over.

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Scheve
27 Nov 2025, 08:29:07

The ideal car for my needs. Range and energy management won me over, as did the elegant styling and the driver‑assist technology.

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CUPRA Leon
Vauxhall Grandland

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
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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