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Vauxhall Corsa vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or CUPRA Leon?

Vauxhall Corsa vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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CUPRA Leon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corsa

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.

Vauxhall Corsa is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,565 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers significantly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 298 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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 substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Corsa

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is a bit lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers a bit more boot space – 380 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries marginally more – 493 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,200
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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
347 - 429 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,061 mm
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,042 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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