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 Mercedes-AMG A35 Comparison
Cupra Leon
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Mercedes-AMG A35
2022 Cupra
Leon
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
A35
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.4
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Based on the Cupra Leon V
Based on the Mercedes-AMG A35
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
51L
403 to 418 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$88,500 - $90,100
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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
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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)
- Aerodynamic Pack (+$3,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 4000Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10 | 10 | |
