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CUPRA Leon vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Volvo XC40?

CUPRA Leon vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Volvo XC40

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  • somewhat more trunk space

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Leon is somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,005 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

XC40

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 CUPRA Leon offers visibly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is markedly faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 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 clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers somewhat more boot space – 452 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 27 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries only slightly more – 532 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is far ahead 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 £31,800
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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