Compare performance (325 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,580 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
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 offers clearly 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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.
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 only slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries slightly more – 493 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.
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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,799 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
432 - 493 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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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 - 325 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 420 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 - 239 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Toyota
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