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CUPRA Leon vs Hyundai i30 Wagon – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Leon meets Hyundai i30 Wagon.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i30 Wagon has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6909 £.

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

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon has a decisively 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 Wagon takes 9.80 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

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

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is minimal lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers clearly perceptible more room – 602 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 Wagon performs distinct better – up to 1650 L, which is about 349 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 Wagon barely noticeable takes the win – 524 kg compared to 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £31,800
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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

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 Wagon

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
24800 - 30100 £
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
-
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
1316 - 1461 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
602 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4585 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1475 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1650 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
439 - 524 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
9.8 - 13.3 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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