Toyota Corolla vs Cupra Leon Comparison

    Toyota Corolla

    Cupra Leon

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    2025 Toyota
    Corolla
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    2025 Cupra
    Leon
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    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
    Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    43L - 50L
    168 to 475 km
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $32,110 - $76,427
    $45,190 - $61,690
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Affordable
    • Efficient
    • Spacious (as a sedan)
    Misses
    • Spartan
    • Uninspiring
    • Potential supply constraints
    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

    Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:

    • Sunstone Orange
    • Lunar Blue
    • Glacier White
    • Frosted White
    • Silver Pearl
    • Graphite
    • Eclipse Black
    • Jasper Red

    Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.

    Sedan models are available in the following colours:

    • Dark Grey
    • Eclipse Black
    • Glacier White
    • Frosted White
    • Silver Pearl
    • Celestite Grey
    • Atomic Rush
    • Saturn Blue

    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 GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1618 - 17981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 1.8L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    3, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 221kW140kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    65005000 - 5300
    Torque
    400Nm320Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    32501600 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    89.780 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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