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CUPRA Leon vs Subaru BRZ – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Subaru BRZ.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £, while the Subaru BRZ costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4234 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.80 L. The difference is about 7.50 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 distinct edge – offering 300 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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: CUPRA Leon offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Subaru BRZ is slight lighter – 1275 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers distinct more room – 380 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon somewhat takes the win – 504 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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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Subaru BRZ

Der Subaru BRZ beeindruckt durch sein sportliches Design und seine dynamische Straßenlage, die Fahrspaß pur verspricht. Das Auto bietet eine ausgewogene Balance zwischen Leistung und Handling, was es ideal für Autofahrer macht, die Kurven mit Begeisterung nehmen. Im Innenraum überzeugt der BRZ mit einer fokussierten Fahrerorientierung und modernen Technologien, die das Fahrerlebnis zusätzlich bereichern.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
36000 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
8.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1275 - 1296 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4265 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1310 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
395 - 404 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
2387 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Subaru

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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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