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Cupra Leon VZe vs Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Cupra PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
901 €
6,01 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 453 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11626.297577854672 km · 512,72 € Combustion mode 3373.702422145329 km · 388,05 € Weighted EV cons. 21,8 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 6,0 L/100km Audi PHEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
856 €
5,71 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 430 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 13384.615384615385 km · 438,48 € Combustion mode 1615.3846153846146 km · 417,90 € Weighted EV cons. 16,2 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 13,6 L/100km Annual gap A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW vs Leon VZe +44 €/an ≈ 22 L petrol 95
Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW costs 44 €/an less in energy than Cupra Leon VZe , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 22 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +44 €/an AC station +44 €/an Fast DC +44 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
44 €
≈ 22 L petrol 95
3 years
133 €
≈ 67 L petrol 95
5 years
222 €
≈ 112 L petrol 95
10 years
444 €
≈ 223 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km3 150 kWh 0,120 €/km 1 796 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 150 kWh 0,120 €/km 1 796 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 150 kWh 0,120 €/km 1 796 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 150 kWh 0,120 €/km 1 796 € Annual total (typical mix) 1 796 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 340 kWh 0,268 €/km 4 025 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 340 kWh 0,268 €/km 4 025 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 340 kWh 0,268 €/km 4 025 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 340 kWh 0,268 €/km 4 025 € Annual total (typical mix) 4 025 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
Scenario Leon VZe A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW Petrol equiv. Daily100 km · home 4,59 € 3,41 € 12,94 € Weekend200 km · home 16,61 € 24,30 € 25,87 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 52,67 € 105,40 € 64,67 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 2396,53 € 5377,06 € 2587,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a Cupra Leon VZe vs Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Leon VZe and Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
What is the range of the Cupra Leon VZe vs the Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW? Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW offers more range: 126 km vs 100 km for Cupra Leon VZe. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the Cupra Leon VZe or the Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW better for running costs? The Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.