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BYD ETP3 vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or CUPRA Born?

BYD ETP3 vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD ETP3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,657 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers substantially more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 397 km more than the BYD ETP3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 365 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is moderately lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 319 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,300
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 484 - 630 km
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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
780 kg
Payload
426 - 461 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
CUPRA
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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