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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2025 Peugeot
308
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2025 Cupra
Leon
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How they stack...
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Based on the Peugeot 308
Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
44 to 276 km
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,990 - $64,990
$45,190 - $61,690
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 96kW - 132kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 360Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1600 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
