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CUPRA Leon vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £31,800
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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km

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 Touring Sports

The 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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CUPRA Leon
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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Corolla Touring Sports @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 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
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full 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
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

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.