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CUPRA Leon vs Subaru Solterra comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Subaru Solterra?

CUPRA Leon vs Subaru Solterra: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably lighter

Subaru Solterra

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Subaru Solterra costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,663 £.

As for electric range, the Subaru Solterra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 532 km, about 401 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Solterra

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 Subaru Solterra offers barely more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Solterra is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is noticeably faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Subaru Solterra tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Solterra delivers barely more torque with 437 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 17 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 considerably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,013 kg. The difference is around 642 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Solterra offers somewhat more boot space – 452 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Solterra carries marginally more – 537 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Solterra is far ahead overall 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.

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Solterra

Subaru Solterra

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 - 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 416 - 532 km
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Subaru Solterra

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Fantastic car with permanent all‑wheel drive, a lovely driving feel, better range than WLTP suggests, and a really great speaker system.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
39,400 - 46,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 - 17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
416 - 532 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,013 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
441 - 452 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
485 - 537 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
218 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
336 - 437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
160 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Subaru
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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