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CUPRA Leon vs Hyundai i30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 24000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Hyundai i30?

CUPRA Leon

Hyundai i30

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

i30

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon has a significantly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Leon pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 147 Nm difference.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers hardly perceptible more room – 395 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 1301 L.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 minimal takes the win – 509 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £31,800
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon
Hyundai i30

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CUPRA Leon

The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4340 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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