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Ford Mustang Convertible vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or CUPRA Leon?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Leon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

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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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers noticeably more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers visibly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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Mustang Convertible

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.

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries noticeably more – 493 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is clearly superior overall 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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Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Convertible is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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