Very Good
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
Cupra Leon vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Cupra Leon
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Volkswagen Polo
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2025 Cupra
Leon
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Polo
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
40L
216 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$45,190 - $61,690
$30,790 - $41,790
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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
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
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.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5300 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 2000 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 - 92.8 | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
