8.4
2023 Cupra Leon V review
It's easy to look down your nose at entry-level cars, but the 2023 Cupra Leon V punches well above its weight.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Cupra Leon vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Cupra Leon
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Mazda Mazda 3
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2022 Cupra
Leon
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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Based on the Cupra Leon V
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$30,470 - $42,470
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- We love the styling
- Excellent ride and handling
- B-road hero for a base model
Misses
- Tyre roar intrusive on country highways
- No physical drive mode switch
- Brand still flies under the radar
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly stylish inside and out
- Solid, sporty handling
- Packed full of tech
Misses
- Compromised cabin space
- Overreactive driver monitoring
- Only adequate performance
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
- Power Sunroof (+$1,800)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 4000Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10 | 13 | |
