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CUPRA Leon vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or VW Golf?

CUPRA Leon vs VW Golf: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

VW Golf

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  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

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.

VW Golf is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,562 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 12 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers very slightly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 420 Nm.

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, VW Golf is barely lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers only slightly more boot space – 381 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,301 L, about 64 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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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Golf

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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CUPRA Leon
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 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
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
432 - 493 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
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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