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CUPRA Born vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Fiat 500?

CUPRA Born vs Fiat 500: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,537 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 594 km, about 263 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Born is visibly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 698 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers significantly more boot space – 385 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,267 L, about 717 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries markedly more – 452 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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 £34,700
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 594 km
CUPRA Born
Fiat 500

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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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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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CUPRA Born
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Fiat
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