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Hyundai i30 vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or CUPRA Leon?

Hyundai i30 vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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CUPRA Leon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Leon

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is barely lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers barely more boot space – 395 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries only slightly more – 493 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
35,200 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
4,399 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
1,467 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,191 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 229 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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