2023 Hyundai i30 vs 2024 Cupra Leon Comparison

    Hyundai i30

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    Cupra Leon

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    2023 Hyundai
    i30
    vs
    2024 Cupra
    Leon
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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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    8.4
    8.2
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    Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
    Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $23,720 - $54,700
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    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

    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

    NA
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
    • Power Sunroof (+$1,850)

    Colours Available

    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)

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1580 - 19991395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, INLINE 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    104kW - 206kW110kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62005000 - 6000
    Torque
    180Nm - 392Nm250Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 47001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 139.3 - 10

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