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CUPRA Leon vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or VW Passat?

CUPRA Leon vs VW Passat: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

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:

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,705 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the CUPRA Leon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers barely more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 4 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

Passat

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 CUPRA Leon offers a bit more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is marginally faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 229 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers barely more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is moderately lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 469 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is decisively ahead 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Sjaak
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Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
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Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 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
G, D, E, 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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