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CUPRA Leon vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Volvo V60?

CUPRA Leon vs Volvo V60: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 32 km more than the Volvo V60.

V60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 offers barely more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers noticeably more torque with 589 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 169 Nm more.

Leon

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 363 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers markedly more boot space – 519 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries only slightly more – 506 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £35,700
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • 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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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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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