Cupra Leon vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Comparison

    Cupra Leon

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    2025 Cupra
    Leon
    vs
    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    A-Class
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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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    43L - 51L
    280 to 454 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $45,190 - $61,690
    $59,000 - $75,400
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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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1395 - 19841332 - 1991
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.4L2.0L, 1.3L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    140kW - 221kW120kW - 310kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 53005500 - 6750
    Torque
    320Nm - 400Nm270Nm - 500Nm
    Torque RPM
    1600 - 20001800 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    80 - 92.8-
    Compression Ratio
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