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CUPRA Leon vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Renault Mégane?

CUPRA Leon vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

Renault Mégane

  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,300 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers considerably more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 321 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Mégane

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 CUPRA Leon offers markedly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is noticeably faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Leon

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers only slightly more boot space – 389 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 31 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries barely more – 493 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon comes out modestly 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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