Cupra Leon vs Audi RS3 Comparison

    Cupra Leon

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    Audi RS3

    2025 Cupra
    Leon
    vs
    2025 Audi
    RS3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition review
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    Tell us about your car
    Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
    Based on the Audi RS3
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    55L
    451 to 457 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $45,190 - $61,690
    $95,715 - $98,215
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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
    NA

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1395 - 19842480
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.4L2.5L
    Cylinders
    45
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1620
    Power
    140kW - 221kW294kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 53005600
    Torque
    320Nm - 400Nm500Nm
    Torque RPM
    1600 - 20002250
    Bore Stroke
    80 - 92.8-
    Compression Ratio
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