Drag race: Toyota GR Corolla vs Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 N vs Cupra Leon VZx
Which of these four hot hatches is the quickest in a straight line? We lined them up to find out.
Cupra Leon vs Toyota Corolla Comparison
Cupra Leon
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
Read the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Cupra Leon V TRIBE EDITION
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
72 to 340 km
43L - 50L
168 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,190 - $61,690
$32,110 - $76,427
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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
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
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.
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
Comparison
Reviews
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
Excellent
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid review
The cheapest Corolla Hybrid makes a lot of sense as a sedan, even if it's not the most inspiring choice. It just does everything so well.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1618 - 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.6L, 1.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 103kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5300 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 2000 | 3250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 - 92.8 | 89.7 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
