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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • slightly more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • to a small extent quicker from 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • hardly perceptible lighter
  • distinct more trunk space

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

Leon

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 Octavia Limousine has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Octavia Limousine

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 slightly edge – offering 325 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls somewhat stronger with 420 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is hardly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers distinct more room – 600 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs slightly better – up to 1555 L, which is about 254 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine hardly perceptible takes the win – 545 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 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.

CUPRA Leon
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Leon

CUPRA Leon

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

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 Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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CUPRA Leon
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
31800 - 50900 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.