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CUPRA Leon vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Toyota C-HR?

CUPRA Leon vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Toyota C-HR

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota C-HR is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota C-HR with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 65 km more than the Toyota C-HR.

C-HR

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 clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Toyota C-HR takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is only slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,505 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota C-HR offers a bit more boot space – 447 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries moderately more – 493 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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.

from £35,200
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
CUPRA Leon
Toyota C-HR

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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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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR wraps efficient hybrid drivetrains in dramatic, European‑tuned styling and a noticeably upmarket cabin, delivering composed ride quality and easy city manners that suit style‑minded commuters and company drivers. Accept a tighter, dim rear seat, a fiddly high‑lip boot and occasional CVT grumble plus persistent warning chimes, and you get a very economical, confident little crossover that prizes individuality over outright practicality.

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CUPRA Leon
Toyota C-HR

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
52 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
4,399 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
1,467 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,191 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
220 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Toyota
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