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CUPRA Leon vs VW ID.4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 34600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or VW ID.4?

CUPRA Leon

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2815 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.4 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 569 km, about 438 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

ID.4

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 VW ID.4 has a to a small extent edge – offering 340 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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, CUPRA Leon is significantly lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 604 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers evident more room – 543 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs to a small extent better – up to 1575 L, which is about 274 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 somewhat takes the win – 551 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,600
ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
CUPRA Leon
VW ID.4

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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 ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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CUPRA Leon
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
432 - 483 kg
Payload
515 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.