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McLaren GT Series vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (175,700 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren GT Series or CUPRA Leon?

McLaren GT Series vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Leon

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit 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

GT Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,036 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

Leon

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 McLaren GT Series offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is a bit lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers only slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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 £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
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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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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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Reviews CUPRA Leon

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Coutand
2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
175,700 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.9 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
270 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
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,045 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
630 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
467 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
McLaren
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the McLaren GT Series have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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