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CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Skoda Superb Combi?

CUPRA Leon vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Skoda Superb Combi

  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers barely more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 6 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Superb Combi

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 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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Superb Combi is barely faster – reaching 232 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

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:

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 slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,920 L, about 619 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries somewhat more – 584 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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 £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km
CUPRA Leon
Skoda Superb Combi

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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 Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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CUPRA Leon
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-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
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
232 km/h
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
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Skoda
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