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Renault Captur vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (21,100 £ vs 31,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Captur or CUPRA Leon?

Renault Captur vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

CUPRA Leon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Captur

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Captur is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 31,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 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 CUPRA Leon offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 167 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 Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is visibly faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Captur

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is marginally lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Captur offers very slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Captur offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,363 L, about 62 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries very slightly more – 493 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is far ahead 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 : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • 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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4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Pet
4 Feb 2026, 11:01:12

The car was a very pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable. The 1.3 TCe 158 hp engine is brilliant.

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Waldemar
1 Feb 2026, 13:55:20

A 2025 mild‑hybrid, 160 hp.
Really nice little car. Mostly doing 200 km trips. Driving isn’t tiring. I trusted the driver‑assistance systems and… I wasn’t disappointed. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant, though I’d trust it about 90%. Overtaking punch is a plus. I recommend it with a clear conscience. Ah, just those 18" wheels 🤦. Obviously fuel consumption is higher because it’s an automatic.

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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
21,100 - 28,400 £
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 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
19.7 kWh
co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,239 mm
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Payload
447 - 453 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Renault
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Renault Captur have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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