8.3
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The new Audi S3 Sportback doesn't deviate far from the path laid down by its predecessor, for better and for worse.
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Scott Collie
2022 Audi S3 vs 2024 Cupra Leon Comparison
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Cupra Leon
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2024 Cupra
Leon
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.3
8.3
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Based on the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Cupra Leon VZx
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$48,490 - $65,790
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- High-tech interior
- Punchy, tractable engine
- All-weather, all-wheel drive traction
Misses
- Interior isn't all better than before
- Occasionally sharp ride in town
- Tight boot space
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exhilarating, yet refined driving experience
- Direct steering and fantastic steering wheel
- Feels special inside and out
Misses
- Infotainment system interface isn't user-friendly
- Sunroof blind a tad too transparent
- Booming tyre and road noise
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$300)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,500)
- Exclusive Paint (+$3,800)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Premium Plus Package (+$3,990)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
- Power Sunroof (+$1,850)
Colours Available
The 2023 Cupra Leon is available in the following exterior paint finishes, depending on the trim level.
- Nevada White metallic
- Magnetic Tech metallic
- Midnight Black metallic
- Asphalt Blue metallic
- Urban Silver metallic
- Desire Red premium metallic
- Graphene Grey premium metallic
- Petrol Blue matte
- Magnetic Tech matte
Premium metallic paint finishes comprise Desire Red and Graphene Grey, and are a $475 option across the range. Desire Red isn’t available on the VZx.
Exclusive to the VZx is the option of matte paint ($2300), available in either Petrol Blue or Magnetic Tech.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 9.3 - 10 | |
