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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Skoda Kamiq?

CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Kamiq

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Kamiq is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,917 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

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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 offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is marginally faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 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, Skoda Kamiq is somewhat lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kamiq offers marginally more boot space – 400 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kamiq offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,395 L, about 204 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries very slightly more – 539 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is decisively 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.

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Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
CUPRA Leon
Skoda Kamiq

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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 Kamiq

The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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CUPRA Leon
Skoda Kamiq

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 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
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

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
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,399 mm
Length
4,241 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
1,467 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 L
Max trunk capacity
1,395 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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 - 325 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
220 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Skoda
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