Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!
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 Touring Sports has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2152 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.
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 has a clearly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, CUPRA Leon is slight lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers distinct more room – 596 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs somewhat better – up to 1606 L, which is about 305 L more than the CUPRA Leon.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon to a small extent takes the win – 504 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.
The CUPRA Leon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31800 - 49200 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 175 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4398 - 4399 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1799 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1444 - 1467 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
432 - 504 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Toyota
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The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.