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CUPRA Born vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Audi A3 Limousine?

CUPRA Born vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

CUPRA Born

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,592 £.

A3 Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers marginally more torque with 545 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 425 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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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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4.1 (4 Reviews)
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davide
21 Jul 2026, 06:30:45

I had the 58 kW and now I have the 77 kW, fantastic cars, lovely to drive, excellent range, on average 18 kWh per 100 km, without ever driving to save energy (on the motorway I keep around 130 km/h), great stability on rough surfaces or in snow. I suffer a lot from back pain and I feel very comfortable in the Born.

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
415 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Audi
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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