Drag race: Toyota GR Corolla vs Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 N vs Cupra Leon VZx
Which of these four hot hatches is the quickest in a straight line? We lined them up to find out.
Cupra Leon vs Hyundai i30 Comparison
Cupra Leon
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Hyundai i30
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2024 Cupra
Leon
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2024 Hyundai
i30
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.2
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Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$48,490 - $65,790
$23,720 - $55,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flash interior finish
- Packs a punch for a base model
- Solid value with Tribe Edition kit
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Sportier drive modes are buried
- People still ask what a Cupra is
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More rear legroom than a Sonata
- CVT makes this engine more palatable
- Comfortable ride
Misses
- Some cheap interior touches
- Engine can get a bit noisy
- Speed limit assist system is infuriating
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
- Power Sunroof (+$1,850)
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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.
Regular i30s:
- Polar White
- Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
- Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra)
- Fiery Red ($595 extra)
- Intense Blue ($595 extra)
i30 N models:
- Polar White (both)
- Performance Blue (both)
- Shadow Grey (hatch)
- Engine Red (hatch)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
- Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
- Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
- Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
- Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
- Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)
Comparison
Reviews
8.2
2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition review
The Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition builds on a strong formula with some choice additions, and a sharp starting price.
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Scott Collie
8.4
2025 Hyundai i30 Sedan review
This is a 'small' car? Small wonder, then, why mid-sized cars are disappearing, as the Hyundai i30 Sedan is both spacious and affordable.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1483 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1450 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10 | 9.5 - 13 | |
