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CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot Expert Transporter comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 32,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Peugeot Expert Transporter?

CUPRA Leon vs Peugeot Expert Transporter: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Peugeot Expert Transporter

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  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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 Expert Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 32,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,055 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Transporter with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Expert Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 221 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Expert Transporter

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 significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Peugeot Expert Transporter takes 10.5 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Leon

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is noticeably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Transporter carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 733 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is decisively ahead 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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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
Peugeot Expert Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
32,100 - 48,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

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