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CUPRA Leon vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Porsche Cayenne?

CUPRA Leon

Porsche Cayenne

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.

CUPRA Leon has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 55243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Leon performs evident better – achieving up to 131 km, about 48 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a clearly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 439 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs to a small extent better – reaching 305 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls decisively stronger with 950 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is significantly lighter – 1371 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 759 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers convincingly more room – 772 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 392 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs evident better – up to 1708 L, which is about 407 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne distinct takes the win – 705 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon
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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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