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CUPRA Leon vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Porsche Cayman?

CUPRA Leon vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Porsche Cayman

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Leon is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 11.7 L/100km.

Cayman

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 Porsche Cayman offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayman is noticeably faster – reaching 315 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayman delivers barely more torque with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is only slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,490 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers considerably more boot space – 380 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,301 L, about 1,029 L more than the Porsche Cayman.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries considerably more – 493 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 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.

from £31,800
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • 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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Porsche Cayman

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Porsche
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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