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McLaren Super Series Coupe vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (750 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (257,100 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Super Series Coupe or CUPRA Leon?

McLaren Super Series Coupe vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Leon

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Super Series Coupe

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 221,464 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10.9 L/100km.

Leon

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 McLaren Super Series Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 425 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 380 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 barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,389 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers significantly more boot space – 380 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

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
McLaren Super Series Coupe
CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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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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McLaren Super Series Coupe
CUPRA Leon

Costs and Consumption

Price
257,100 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 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
276 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
210 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,161 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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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
750 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
552 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
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