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CUPRA Leon vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Toyota Corolla?

CUPRA Leon vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • a bit cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota Corolla is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Corolla

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 147 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 Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

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

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, CUPRA Leon is barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers only slightly more boot space – 380 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,301 L, about 249 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries marginally more – 493 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon stands well ahead of its rival 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
CUPRA Leon
Toyota Corolla

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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 Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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CUPRA Leon
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
400 - 450 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 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 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 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Toyota
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