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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Karoq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Skoda Karoq?

CUPRA Leon

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Skoda Karoq has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Karoq 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 noticeable edge – offering 300 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is hardly perceptible lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

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

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs distinct better – up to 1630 L, which is about 329 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq minimal takes the win – 549 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £31,800
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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 Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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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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4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 300 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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