MG MG5 vs Cupra Leon Comparison

    MG MG5

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    Cupra Leon

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    2025 MG
    MG5
    vs
    2025 Cupra
    Leon
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition review
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    Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
    Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    285 to 330 km
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    Warranty
    10 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $24,990 - $28,990
    $45,190 - $61,690
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Exceptional value for money
    • Long warranty and service plan
    • Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
    Misses
    • Some issues with DCT calibration
    • Lacking lots of active safety tech
    • Shorter service intervals than some
    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

    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
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    14981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.5L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    82kW - 119kW140kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    60005000 - 5300
    Torque
    150Nm - 250Nm320Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    3000 - 45001600 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    -80 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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