Costs & verdict
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
An entry-level Cupra Leon 1.5 V1 costs more than more entertaining hot hatches such as the Hyundai i20 N and Ford Fiesta ST. Even the moderately hot 300 hatch costs a bit more than the Hyundai i30 N Performance. Meanwhile, the 310 estate (which is the most recommendable version) is more expensive than a Focus ST Estate, although it is a much faster car with four-wheel drive so that's hardly surprising. For the latest prices see our free New Car Deals pages.
Aside from the 1.5-litre petrol, none of the regular petrol-engined models will be particularly cheap to run, but they should still be competitive against models with similar performance. If you’re a business user, the e-Hybrid makes a good hot hatchback choice when it comes to company car tax thanks to its ability to drive on electric power alone and the lower CO2 emissions that brings.
