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CUPRA Leon vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 16600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Renault Clio?

CUPRA Leon

Renault Clio

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Clio has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Clio

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 CUPRA Leon has a clearly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls significantly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Renault Clio is noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Clio offers barely noticeable more room – 391 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1301 L, which is about 125 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon hardly perceptible takes the win – 504 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £31,800
Leon

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
Renault Clio

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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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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault

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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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