CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot 308 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 308 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29200 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 0.80 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 performs decisively better – achieving up to 419 km, about 288 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 300 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Leon is barely noticeable lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1436 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers slight more room – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs minimal better – up to 1323 L, which is about 22 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 slight takes the win – 510 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Our conclusion: The CUPRA Leon proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.