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CUPRA Leon vs Porsche Macan – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Porsche Macan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

Leon @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

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 Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 37414 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 513 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan has a decisively edge – offering 639 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 339 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs barely noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls clearly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 730 Nm difference.

Leon @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is clearly lighter – 1371 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 924 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers distinct more room – 540 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – up to 1348 L, which is about 47 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan barely noticeable takes the win – 545 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Macan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £69,200
Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.