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CUPRA Leon vs VW Polo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 17000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or VW Polo?

CUPRA Leon

VW Polo

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Polo has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 14756 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.50 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Polo tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls somewhat stronger with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, VW Polo is slightly lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers slight more room – 380 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs somewhat better – up to 1301 L, which is about 176 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon minimal takes the win – 504 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £31,800
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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 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 Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
17000 - 30400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1143 - 1378 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4074 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1431 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
171 - 240 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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