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CUPRA Leon vs Toyota Yaris – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: CUPRA Leon or Toyota Yaris?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.50 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 barely noticeable edge – offering 300 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Toyota Yaris is distinct lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers clearly perceptible more room – 380 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1301 L, which is about 366 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris minimal takes the win – 525 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 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
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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 Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Toyota

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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