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SEAT Leon vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 33,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

SEAT Leon vs CUPRA Leon SP Wagon: Key differences

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally lighter

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • moderately more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 33,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,231 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon uses 1.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon with 1.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon offers marginally more range – reaching up to 133 km, about 3 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Leon SP Wagon

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 SP Wagon offers moderately more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Leon

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, SEAT Leon is marginally lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,416 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 299 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 521 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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 £33,700
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
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Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Price
33,700 - 53,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
29 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
4,656 - 4,657 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,463 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
394 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
CUPRA
Is the SEAT Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The SEAT Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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