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Hyundai Tucson vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or CUPRA Leon?

Hyundai Tucson vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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CUPRA Leon

  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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

Tucson

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.

Hyundai Tucson is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,401 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 61 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Leon

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

Tucson

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is slightly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 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.

from £35,700
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
Hyundai Tucson
CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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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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Hyundai Tucson
CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
CUPRA
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