Hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2021–2026
Cupra Leon
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Cupra Leon. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 5.4 L/100km: 52 mpg UK, 43 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 52 mpg
- US mpg
- 43 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a Leon costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $15.99 per 100 km | $1,759 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.11 per 100 km | $1,455 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £15.27 per 100 miles | £1,069 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.07 per 100 miles | $1,359 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
Cupra Leon questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Cupra Leon?
The 2026 Cupra Leon uses 5.4 L/100km by its official figures: 52 mpg in UK gallons and 43 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Cupra Leon cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,759 in New Zealand, $1,455 in Australia, £1,069 in United Kingdom, $1,359 in United States.
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