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CUPRA Leon vs Suzuki Swace comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 31,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Suzuki Swace?

CUPRA Leon vs Suzuki Swace: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Suzuki Swace

  • markedly more trunk space

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Suzuki Swace costs 31,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Swace with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Swace

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Suzuki Swace takes 9.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is markedly faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Suzuki Swace tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

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 only slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Swace offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Suzuki Swace offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 305 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries noticeably more – 493 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is clearly superior 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.

from £31,800
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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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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Suzuki Swace

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
102 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
596 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,655 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,606 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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