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CUPRA Leon vs VW Taigo – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether CUPRA Leon or VW Taigo fits your lifestyle better.

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 Taigo has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12133 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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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 CUPRA Leon has a significantly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Taigo tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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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 Taigo is somewhat lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Taigo offers a bit more room – 440 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1301 L, which is about 79 L more than the VW Taigo.

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 wins the duel decisively 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

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 Taigo

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The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
19600 - 31300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4266 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1518 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1222 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
448 - 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
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
184 - 212 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

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