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Compare every CUPRA Leon variant sold new in Australia. 13 variants, from $46,990 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the CUPRA Australian website and updated weekly.
13 variants of the CUPRA Leon are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
The 2026 CUPRA Leon S is a sporty five-door hatchback powered by a 1.5-litre petrol MHEV engine producing 110kW and 250Nm, making it ideal for buyers wanting engaging performance without the complexity of full electrification. Its standout strength is impressive efficiency, delivering just 5.4L/100km combined consumption while maintaining that characterful CUPRA driving experience. One thing to consider: with 344 litres of boot space and 1200kg towing capacity, it's lighter on practicality than some rivals, so check it suits your cargo and towing needs before committing.
Configure the SThe 2026 CUPRA Leon VZx is a sporty five-seat hatchback powered by a 2-litre petrol engine producing 221kW and 400Nm, making it ideal for drivers seeking performance and practicality without the premium badge. Its standout strength is genuine everyday usability-delivering a respectable 7.6L/100km fuel efficiency, a useful 344-litre boot, and 1200kg towing capacity, all backed by a five-star ANCAP safety rating and five-year warranty. The key consideration for Australian buyers is the annual running costs of approximately $3,084, which reflect the performance-oriented nature of this vehicle compared to standard hatches.
Configure the VZxThe MY24 CUPRA Leon VZx is the range flagship hot hatch: 221 kW and 400 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo four, seven-speed wet-clutch DSG, front-wheel drive with electrohydraulic differential locking, and a quoted 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h. CUPRA Australia rates it at 6.8 L/100km and 154 g/km on ADR 81/02 with a 1,527 kg tare mass. It gets 19-inch black-and-copper alloys, a quad exhaust, side skirts, a Supersport steering wheel with satellite buttons, Petrol Blue leather-appointed bucket seats with power adjustment and memory, heated front seats, a Petrol Blue dashboard and the nine-speaker Beats system with subwoofer and 340 W amplifier as standard.
Configure the VZxThe MY24 CUPRA Leon VZe is the plug-in hybrid hatch of the Australian range: a 1.4-litre turbo four making 110 kW and 250 Nm paired with an 85 kW / 330 Nm motor for 180 kW and 400 Nm of system output, through a six-speed DSG to the front wheels. CUPRA Australia quotes 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 67 km of electric range and 112 Wh/km from a 10.9 kWh usable battery. The trade-off is packaging: a 270-litre boot against 380 in the petrol Leons, a 40-litre tank instead of 50, and 1,634 kg tare. Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables are standard, along with 19-inch alloys, a copper-accented exhaust and a tyre repair kit.
Configure the VZeThe 2022 CUPRA Leon VZe was Australia's plug-in hybrid Leon hatch: a 110 kW / 250 Nm 1.4-litre turbo four with an 85 kW / 330 Nm motor for 180 kW and 400 Nm of system output, driving the front wheels through a six-speed DSG. CUPRA quoted 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 67 km of electric range from a battery this sheet lists at 12.8 kWh. It weighs 1,631 kg tare, carries a 40-litre tank and a 270-litre boot, and ran 19-inch black-and-silver alloys with a tyre repair kit, a copper-accented exhaust, hands-free power tailgate, three-zone climate, a 10-inch navigation screen and the full Travel Assist suite. A Mode 3 charging cable was standard.
Configure the VZeThe MY24 CUPRA Leon V is the entry hatch of the Australian Leon range: 140 kW and 320 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo four through a seven-speed wet-clutch DSG and front-wheel drive, quoted at 7.2 seconds to 100 km/h. It is the most economical petrol Leon at 6.2 L/100km and 141 g/km on ADR 81/02, and the lightest at 1,486 kg tare. It rides on 18-inch black-and-silver alloys with a space-saver spare and solid rear discs, and comes with Dynamic Chassis Control, progressive steering, a 12-inch navigation touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital cockpit, three-zone climate, cloth sport bucket seats and the full VW Group Travel Assist driver-aid suite.
Configure the VThe MY24 CUPRA Leon VZ sits between the V and the VZx: 180 kW and 370 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo four, a seven-speed wet-clutch DSG, front-wheel drive and, unlike the V, an electrohydraulic differential lock. CUPRA Australia quotes 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h, 6.7 L/100km and 153 g/km on ADR 81/02, and a 1,500 kg tare mass. It adds ventilated rear discs, 19-inch black-and-silver alloys on 235/35 tyres, a dual exhaust and aluminium pedals over the V, and keeps the 12-inch navigation screen, 10.25-inch digital cockpit, three-zone climate and full Travel Assist suite.
Configure the VZThe 2022 CUPRA Leon VZ was the volume grade of the Australian Leon hatch range: 180 kW and 370 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo four through a seven-speed wet-clutch DSG and front-wheel drive with a mechanical front differential lock, quoted at 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h. CUPRA Australia rated it at 6.7 L/100km and 153 g/km on ADR 81/02 with a 1,496 kg tare mass. Standard kit included Dynamic Chassis Control, 19-inch black-and-silver alloys on 235/35 tyres with a space-saver spare, a dual exhaust, a hands-free power tailgate, three-zone climate, a 10-inch navigation screen, 10.25-inch digital cockpit, six-speaker audio and the full Travel Assist driver-aid suite.
Configure the VZThe 2022 CUPRA Leon VZx was the Australian flagship hatch: 221 kW and 400 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo four, a seven-speed wet-clutch DSG and front-wheel drive with a mechanical front differential lock, quoted at 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h. CUPRA rated it at 6.8 L/100km and 156 g/km on ADR 81/02 with a 1,503 kg tare mass. It was the only 2022 Leon with heated front seats, a power driver's seat with memory, mirror memory and the nine-speaker Beats system as standard, and it added 19-inch black-and-copper alloys, a quad exhaust, side skirts, a Supersport steering wheel, Petrol Blue leather bucket seats, dashboard and floor mats.
Configure the VZxThe MY23 CUPRA Leon V opened the Australian hatch range with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 140 kW and 320 Nm, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG. CUPRA quotes 7.2 seconds to 100 km/h and ADR 81/02 combined consumption of 6.2 L/100km with 141 g/km of CO2, the most efficient petrol Leon of the MY23 range. It is the only grade on 18-inch wheels and 225/40 tyres and the lightest at 1,461 kg tare. Standard kit runs to Dynamic Chassis Control, progressive steering, a 12-inch navigation touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, tri-zone climate control and the full assistance suite including adaptive cruise, lane assist and side assist with exit warning.
Configure the VThe MY23 CUPRA Leon VZ steps up to 180 kW and 370 Nm from the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol four, adding a front differential lock, 19-inch black and silver alloys on 235/35 tyres, a dual exhaust and aluminium pedals. CUPRA claims 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h with ADR 81/02 combined consumption of 6.7 L/100km and 153 g/km of CO2. Tare mass is 1,493 kg and the boot holds 380 litres with the rear seat upright. The Beats nine-speaker audio system is available as part of an option package rather than standard.
Configure the VZThe MY23 CUPRA Leon VZx was the range flagship, with the 2.0-litre turbo four at 221 kW and 400 Nm, a seven-speed DSG, a front differential lock and a claimed 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time on 98 RON premium unleaded. ADR 81/02 combined consumption is 6.8 L/100km and CO2 is 154 g/km. It is the only MY23 Leon with Petrol Blue leather-appointed bucket seats, a Supersport steering wheel with satellite buttons, a standard Beats nine-speaker system with subwoofer and 340-watt amplifier, a quad exhaust, side skirts and a Petrol Blue dashboard. Tare mass is 1,503 kg.
Configure the VZxThe MY23 CUPRA Leon VZe is the plug-in hybrid hatch, combining a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine with an 85 kW / 330 Nm electric motor and a 12.8 kWh lithium-ion battery for 180 kW and 400 Nm of system output through a six-speed DSG. CUPRA quotes 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h, 67 km of electric driving range and energy consumption of 112 Wh/km. The hybrid hardware raises tare mass to 1,634 kg, cuts the boot to 270 litres and shrinks the fuel tank to 40 litres, and it is the only Leon with regenerative braking and Mode 2 and Mode 3 charging cables as standard.
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