2024 Cupra Leon VZe v Peugeot 308 Plug-in Hybrid comparison
PHEV hot hatches aren't really a thing in Australia, and the two sole options right now are being compared here – Leon or 308? Let's find out.
Peugeot 308 vs Cupra Leon Comparison
Peugeot 308
Cupra Leon
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2024 Peugeot
308
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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.
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8.3
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Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Based on the Cupra Leon VZx
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 53L
56 to 281 km
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,499 - $64,990
$48,490 - $65,790
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exhilarating, yet refined driving experience
- Direct steering and fantastic steering wheel
- Feels special inside and out
Misses
- Infotainment system interface isn't user-friendly
- Sunroof blind a tad too transparent
- Booming tyre and road noise
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
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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.
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2023 Peugeot 308 GT Premium Wagon review
Peugeot's little 308 wagon is a real head-turner, and packs plenty of boot space – but falls short of greatness in a few areas.
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Scott Collie
8.3
2024 Cupra Leon VZx review
The Cupra Leon VZx is a special-looking car that has the fantastic ability to be a hardcore corner carver yet also a smooth highway tourer.
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 96kW - 132kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 250Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.3 - 10 | |
