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CUPRA Leon vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Volvo V90?

CUPRA Leon vs Volvo V90: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 43 km more than the Volvo V90.

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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 Volvo V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 289 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 significantly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 704 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers clearly more boot space – 488 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries very slightly more – 515 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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CUPRA Leon

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The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Anna
8 May 2026, 20:24:18

The Volvo V90 is the heir to the traditional "manor Volvo" and a concept in itself in terms of space and driving feel. My choice would be the V90, because it's a good dog car. I'd prefer the AWD Cross Country, as it would give me ground clearance for country roads and a higher driving position.

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CUPRA Leon
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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