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CUPRA Leon vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Volvo EX60?

CUPRA Leon vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo EX60

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,806 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 679 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 355 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers substantially more torque with 790 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Leon

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is considerably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 819 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX60 offers visibly more boot space – 523 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries marginally more – 493 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 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.

from £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Volvo
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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