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CUPRA Leon vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or VW Golf?

CUPRA Leon

VW Golf

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

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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.

VW Golf has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6562 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.30 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 143 km, about 12 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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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 VW Golf has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 333 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls slight stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers barely noticeable more room – 381 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs slight better – up to 1301 L, which is about 64 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf barely noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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CUPRA Leon
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
432 - 483 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

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

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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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