Skip to ContentSkip to Footer

Search

Menu

  • Reviews
    Reviews
    • New car reviews
    • Used car reviews
    • Car group tests
    • Long-term tests
    • Road tests
    • All reviews
  • News
    News
    • Consumer news
    • Opinion
    • Awards
    • All news
  • Best cars
    Best cars
    • Best electric cars
    • Best hybrid cars
    • Best plug-in hybrid cars
    • Best SUVs
    • Best small cars
    • Best hatchbacks
    • Best family cars
    • Best 7-seater cars
    • Best first cars
    • Driver Power
    • All best cars
  • Buy a car
    Buy a car
    • Find A Car
    • New car deals
    • Used car deals
    • Car leasing deals
    • Deal of the Day
  • Sell a car
    Sell a car
    • Sell My Car
    • Free car valuation
    • Car selling guides
    • How to sell your car
  • Used cars
  • New cars
  • Tools & advice
    Tools & advice
    • MoT Checker
    • Car Tax Checker
    • Buying a new car
    • Buying a used car
    • Car insurance
    • Car technology
    • Car care
    • Learning to drive
    • All advice
  • Products
    Products
    • Tyres
    • Car wax
    • Faraday bags
    • Jump starter packs
    • Pressure washers
    • Steering wheel locks
    • All products
  • Vans
    Vans
    • All Vans
How can we help you?
Buy a CarSell My Car
Find a car review
Make
  • Abarth
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Alpina
  • Alpine
  • Ascari
  • Aston Martin
  • Audi
  • B-ON
  • Bentley
  • BMW
  • Bristol
  • Bugatti
  • BYD
  • Cadillac
  • Caterham
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • Citroen
  • Corvette
  • Cupra
  • Dacia
  • Daihatsu
  • Denza
  • DFSK
  • Dodge
  • DS
  • Farizon
  • Ferrari
  • Fiat
  • Fisker
  • Ford
  • Genesis
  • Great Wall
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Ineos
  • Infiniti
  • Invicta
  • Isuzu
  • Iveco
  • Jaecoo
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • KGM
  • Kia
  • Koenigsegg
  • Lamborghini
  • Land Rover
  • LDV
  • Leapmotor
  • LEVC
  • Lexus
  • Lotus
  • Lucid
  • Lynk & Co
  • MAN
  • Marcos
  • Maserati
  • Maxus
  • Maybach
  • Mazda
  • McLaren
  • Mercedes
  • MG
  • MINI
  • Mitsubishi
  • Mobilize
  • Morgan
  • Nio
  • Nissan
  • Noble
  • Omoda
  • Ora
  • Perodua
  • Peugeot
  • Pininfarina
  • Polaris
  • Polestar
  • Porsche
  • Proton
  • Renault
  • Rimac
  • Rivian
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Saab
  • SEAT
  • Skoda
  • Skywell
  • Smart
  • SsangYong
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Tesla
  • Toyota
  • Vauxhall
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
  • Westfield
  • Xiaomi
  • Xpeng
  • Zeekr
Model
Skip advert
Advertisement
Car group tests
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Car group tests

Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review - pictures

Pictures of the Cupra Leon, BMW 118i and Mazda 3. Photographer: Pete Gibson

By:Auto Express team
4 Feb 2023
Go to: Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
  • Cupra Leon, BMW 118i and Mazda 3 - front static
  • Cupra Leon, BMW 118i and Mazda 3 - front facing
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - front tracking
  • Cupra Leon - rear tracking
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - interior
  • BMW 118i - front tracking
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - rear tracking
  • BMW 118i - interior
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - front tracking
  • Mazda 3 - rear tracking
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - interior
  • Cupra Leon - front static
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - rear static
  • Cupra Leon - headlight
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - front n/s wheel
  • Cupra Leon - rear badge
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - exhaust
  • Cupra Leon - tail light bar
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - interior (driver's door view)
  • Cupra Leon - instrument screen
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - infotainment screen
  • Cupra Leon - gear selector
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - front seat
  • Cupra Leon - rear seats
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Cupra Leon - boot
  • BMW 118i - front static
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - rear static
  • BMW 118i - headlight
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - front o/s wheel
  • BMW 118i - rear badge
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - exhaust
  • BMW 118i - interior (driver's door view)
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - instrument screen
  • BMW 118i - infotainment screen
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - gear selector
  • BMW 118i - front seats
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • BMW 118i - rear seats
  • BMW 118i - boot
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - front static
  • Mazda 3 - rear static
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - headlight
  • Mazda 3 - tail light
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - exhaust
  • Mazda 3 - interior (driver's door view)
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - instrument screen
  • Mazda 3 - infotainment screen
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - gearstick
  • Mazda 3 - rotary control
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - front seats
  • Mazda 3 - rear seats
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - boot
  • BMW 118i - front cornering
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below
  • Mazda 3 - front cornering
  • Cupra Leon - front cornering
  • Skip advert
    Advertisement - Gallery continues below

Recommended

Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2025
Best hatchbacks - header

Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2025

We’ve selected our top 10 best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to
Best cars & vans
16 Jul 2025
Best hot hatchbacks to buy 2025
Best hot hatchbacks - header image

Best hot hatchbacks to buy 2025

The very best hot hatchbacks offer giant-killing performance and an engaging drive, all wrapped up in a family-friendly package
Best cars & vans
9 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: BMW 1 Series is a plush and desirable posh hatch for just £271 a month
BMW 1 Series - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: BMW 1 Series is a plush and desirable posh hatch for just £271 a month

The BMW 1 Series is an excellent choice for those who want an upmarket-feeling hatch. It’s our Deal of the Day for 11 June.
News
11 Jun 2025
BMW 1 Series review
BMW 1 Series - main image

BMW 1 Series review

The BMW 1 Series is a well-built family hatchback that handles nicely, but practicality isn’t the best
In-depth reviews
10 Jun 2025

Most Popular

New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment
Xiaomi YU7 - front cornering

New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment

BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why
Road tests
14 Jul 2025
The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson charging the Lexus RZ

The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail

The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3…
News
16 Jul 2025
New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range
MG IM5 - Goodwood front

New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range

The all-electric IM5 brings new technology and design to the MG line-up
News
10 Jul 2025
Skip to HeaderSkip to Content
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Valuations
  • Carbuyer
  • DrivingElectric
  • evo
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and conditions
  • Fake Reviews Policy
  • Privacy Preferences
Follow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram

Our marketing claims explained. Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP.

Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term, 8000 miles annually, inc VAT, excluding fees. Vehicle returned at term end.

Auto Express "Find A Car" is managed by Carwow Ltd. Auto Express "Find A Car" is a trading style of Carwow Studio Limited, which is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Carwow Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking and insurance distribution activities (firm reference number 767155). Carwow Ltd may introduce you to Carwow Leasey Limited (trading as Carwow Leasey). Carwow Leasey Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking (firm reference number: 313486). Carwow Ltd and Carwow Leasey Limited are each credit brokers and not lenders. Carwow Ltd and Carwow Leasey Limited may receive a fee from retailers advertising finance and may receive a commission from partners (including dealers) for introducing customers. All finance offers and monthly payments shown are subject to application and status. If you’re unhappy with Auto Express or Carwow’s service, you may be able to contact the Financial Ombudsman (please see www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk for more information). Carwow Ltd (company no. 7103079), Carwow Leasey Limited (company no. 13601174) and Carwow Studio Ltd (company no. 13018565) are limited companies registered in England with their registered offices at Verde Building, 10 Bressenden Place, Victoria, London, SW1E 5DH. Carwow Studio Limited and Carwow Leasey Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of Carwow Ltd.

Copyright Carwow Studio Limited 2025. All rights reserved. Auto Express™ is a registered trade mark. Carwow Studio Limited is part of the Carwow Group.

Advertisement