ROAD TESTS Cupra

MODELTESTED: BMW 118i M Sport

Leon vs rivals

PRICE: £32,015 ENGINE: 1.5-litre 3cyl turbo petrol, 134bhp

AT £32,015, the BMW 118i costs less than its Cupra Leon rival, but only if you ’ re careful with the options, because many of the extras fitted to this test car send the price skywards very quickly Leather seats add £1,150, and metallic paint £595, a panoramic sunroof is £1,000, the Comfort Pack (a powered tailgate, electric front seats, keyless entry and a heated steering wheel) costs £1,500, and the Tech Pack (wireless smartphone charging, a head-up display, assisted parking and on-board WiFi) another £1,500 You can pick and choose which of those add-ons you need, but our test car here comes to £37,760