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CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Peugeot 308?

CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Peugeot 308

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 308 is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,948 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 319 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 195 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is very slightly faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Peugeot 308 tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 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 marginally lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 132 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries marginally more – 503 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon stands well ahead of its rival 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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Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • 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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The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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CUPRA Leon
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,399 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,467 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
220 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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