What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the CUPRA Leon deliver on the road?

Up to 300 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the CUPRA Leon use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 1.30 L.

What is the electric driving range of the CUPRA Leon?

The WLTP range is up to 131 km.

How large is the CUPRA Leon’s battery?

The CUPRA Leon comes with a 19.70 kWh battery.

How big is the CUPRA Leon overall?

The CUPRA Leon measures 4398 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1444 mm high.

Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Skoda Scala's engine?

Up to 150 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Skoda Scala use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5 L.

How big is the Skoda Scala overall?

The Skoda Scala measures 4362 mm long, 1793 mm wide and 1514 mm high.

CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Scala - Differences and prices compared

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

Leon @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

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.

Skoda Scala has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L. The difference is about 3.70 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 clearly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

Leon @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

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, Skoda Scala is a bit lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers to a small extent more room – 467 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala performs barely noticeable better – up to 1410 L, which is about 109 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon somewhat takes the win – 504 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 31800 - 49200 £	Price 20900 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 7.7 L	Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 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 114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 50 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Hatchback	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1371 - 1708 kg	Curb weight 1199 - 1271 kg
Trunk capacity 270 - 380 L	Trunk capacity 467 L
Length 4398 - 4399 mm	Length 4362 mm
Width 1799 mm	Width 1793 mm
Height 1444 - 1467 mm	Height 1514 mm
Max trunk capacity 1191 - 1301 L	Max trunk capacity 1410 L
Payload 432 - 504 kg	Payload 403 - 431 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid	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 - 300 HP	Power HP 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.7 - 8.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed 213 - 250 km/h	Max Speed 192 - 221 km/h
Torque 250 - 400 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 110 - 221 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3