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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Skoda Kodiaq?

CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • only slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

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.

CUPRA Leon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,199 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Skoda Kodiaq with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 9 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

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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 moderately more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 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 visibly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 530 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries moderately more – 563 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £35,700
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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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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CUPRA Leon
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
35 - 186 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
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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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