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CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Peugeot 408?

CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Peugeot 408

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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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.

Peugeot 408 is marginally cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 561 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot 408 with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 456 km, about 325 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 240 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Peugeot 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers a bit 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 a bit lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries barely more – 493 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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.

from £35,700
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

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The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.

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4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Klaudia
15 Jan 2026, 19:46:29

This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
79 - 456 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 114 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
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
145 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
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
107 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, 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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