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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Fabia – Which one offers the better deal?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: CUPRA Leon or Skoda Fabia?

CUPRA Leon

Skoda Fabia

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Fabia has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 14880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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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 CUPRA Leon has a clearly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.40 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Fabia tops out at 228 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Fabia is somewhat lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 380 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs minimal better – up to 1301 L, which is about 111 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon to a small extent takes the win – 504 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

CUPRA Leon
Skoda Fabia

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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

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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

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

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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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