2023 BMW 1 Series vs 2024 Cupra Leon Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

    Cupra Leon

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    2023 BMW
    1 Series
    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.
    0.0
    8.3
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L
    248 to 315 km
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,900 - $72,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping
    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

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    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
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 3, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 225kW110kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 50005000 - 6000
    Torque
    220Nm - 450Nm250Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1480 - 18001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 119.3 - 10

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