Compare the Cupra Formentor vs Cupra Leon Estate

Not quite an SUV, but genuinely sporty fun
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Hugely practical space, and genuinely fast too
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between the Cupra Formentor and the Cupra Leon Estate comes down to small practical details. Inside, both cabins share quirky layouts where the engine start button sits on the steering wheel opposite the drive mode switch, making the two easy to confuse. Each model also features a 12.9-inch touchscreen with Cupra menus that require learning before you find where everything is. If you are choosing an electrified powertrain, the plug-in hybrid versions of both cars feel heavy. For carrying young children, however, the Formentor includes an ISOFIX mounting point on the front passenger seat, whereas the Leon Estate does not.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Estate cars Body type Estate cars
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 620 litres (5+ suitcases) Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,484 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,537 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,659 mm x 1,799 mm x 1,463 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Towing capacity 1,500 kg
First year tax rate £560 First year tax rate £560
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
46.3 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
48.7 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 21 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 20 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 TSI 150 Engine name 1.5 TSI 150
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP
Body type Estate cars Body type Estate cars
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 450 litres Boot (seats up) 620 litres Best
Length 4,484 mm Length 4,659 mm
Width 1,852 mm Width 1,799 mm
Height 1,537 mm Height 1,463 mm
Wheelbase 2.68 m Wheelbase 2.69 m
Turning circle 11.4 m Turning circle 10.8 m

Full features list

  • Matt paint
  • Metallic paint
  • PVC/Cloth - Black with copper stitching + sport seat
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Tow bar pre-installation
  • Tow bar pre-installation with hook
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Brake control system - ESC and brake booster
  • Child proof door locks
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Front side curtain airbags
  • Hill hold control
  • Public e-call
  • Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 12V socket
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release
  • Black headlining
  • Dust/pollen filter
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front centre armrest
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • Illuminated aluminium doorsteps
  • Illuminated interior front door sills
  • Illuminated sunvisor with mirror
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Isofix
  • Leather multi function steering wheel
  • Manually adjustable height and lumbar support for front seats
  • PVC/Cloth upholstery with copper stitching + Sport seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Storage pockets on rear of front seats
  • Three zone climate control with control panel in rear
  • Variable luggage/load compartment floor
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Dark grey wing mirror
  • Daytime running lights with automatic headlight control and Coming and Leaving home function
  • Door panel ambient lighting
  • Dynamic headlight range control
  • Electric front/rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Gloss black roof rails and window surrounds
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED Taillights with dynamic indicator
  • LED front fog lamps with cornering function
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear diffuser with black simulated exhaust pipes
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Welcome lights (within exterior mirror housing)
  • Anti theft alarm system
  • Central locking system Keyless Go
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 10.25" digital cockpit and configurable dashboard
  • Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Driver alert system with driver monitoring
  • Driving profile selection
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency steering support with turn assist
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Full link phone integration (Wireless apple carplay and android auto)
  • Lane assist
  • Progressive steering
  • RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
  • Service interval indicator
  • Voice control system
  • Wireless phone charger
  • 2 front and 2 rear USB type C sockets
  • 7 speakers
  • Media system with navigation, 12.9" touchscreen display, voice control, DAB, steering wheel mounted controls
  • CUPRA sport suspension
  • Electronic locking differential and dynamic traction support
  • Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  • Copper and aluminium interior detailing
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • 18" Sonora machined silver alloy wheels
  • Breakdown and tool kit
  • 18" Garbi machined black and copper alloy wheel
  • All season tyres
  • Metallic paint
  • PVC/Cloth - Black with copper stitching + sports seat
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Tow bar pre-installation
  • Tow bar pre-installation with hook
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Brake control system - ESC and brake booster
  • Child proof door locks
  • Cupra black brake calipers
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation, front side and curtain airbags
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Hill hold control
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
  • Tiredness recognition system
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • CUPRA drive profile selection with (Comfort/Performance/Individual), throttle response and gearshift mode
  • Digital cockpit
  • Driver alert system with driver monitoring
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • E-call
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front assist with forward collision warning braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Full link smartphone integration with Mirror Link, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Lane assist
  • Lockable tailgate
  • Power assisted steering
  • RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
  • Service interval indicator
  • Wireless phone charger
  • 12v power supply in centre console
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 5 headrests
  • 60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest
  • Ambient lighting with glovebox, footwell and single monocolour
  • Black headlining
  • Cloth/PVC upholstery
  • Cupra Leather flat bottomed, perforated steering wheel
  • Driver and passenger seat with manual height and lumbar adjustment
  • Four x USB Type C ports (2 in front and 2 in rear)
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front x2 and rear x2 reading lights
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
  • Illuminated interior front door sills
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sliding boot cover
  • Storage pockets on rear of front seats
  • Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
  • Three zone climate control
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cupra sports bumpers
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Electric front/rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Gloss black roof rails
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED front fog lamps with cornering function
  • LED headlights with dynamic turn signals, tail lights, rear fog lights with rear coast to coast lighting
  • LED rear fog lamp
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear diffuser with black simulated exhaust pipes
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
  • Solid paint
  • Welcome light with logo projector in door mirrors
  • 18" Garbi machined sport black matt and silver alloy wheel with 92Y XL tyres
  • Breakdown kit
  • Tool kit
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Central locking system Keyless Go
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 7 speakers
  • Auxiliary input socket
  • Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  • Chrome and copper interior detailing
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • Media system plus with 12.9" display + navigation pack - Leon Cupra

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.