Golf 8vsLeonPHEV

Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE vs Cupra Leon VZe: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

compact2022 vs 202315,000 km/anMixedPetrol 95 2.17 €/LHome 0.20 €/kWhMethodology

Annual mileage

15,000 km

Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price

Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AVolkswagen Golf 8 GTE

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

18,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 2 699 kWh per year

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BCupra Leon VZe

912 €per year

21,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 6.08 € per 100 km · 906 L per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined: 17.3 kWh/100 km · 21.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid · Plug-in hybrid
Power: 245 ch · 241 ch
Kerb weight: 1,617 kg · 1,630 kg

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE vs the Cupra Leon VZe?

Cupra Leon VZe offers more range: 100 km vs 60 km for Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.