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CUPRA Leon vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Suzuki S-Cross?

CUPRA Leon vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient

Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately 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 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.

Suzuki S-Cross is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 CUPRA Leon offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is moderately faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Suzuki S-Cross tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 185 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, Suzuki S-Cross is very slightly lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki S-Cross offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,301 L, about 71 L more than the Suzuki S-Cross.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries somewhat more – 493 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 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.

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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/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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Suzuki S-Cross

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
119 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

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
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,305 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,230 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
395 - 405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 185 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

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

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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