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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Skoda Karoq?

CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly 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:

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

Skoda Karoq is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,103 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Karoq

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 clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers moderately more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is marginally lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more boot space – 521 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries slightly more – 549 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is far ahead overall 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
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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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The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Skoda
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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