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CUPRA Born vs Fiat 500 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 18800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Fiat 500?

CUPRA Born

Fiat 500

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.

Fiat 500 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15823 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the CUPRA Born with 14.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.

As for range, the CUPRA Born performs clearly better – achieving 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 has a convincingly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Born performs clearly perceptible better – 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: CUPRA Born pulls convincingly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Born offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is decisively lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 687 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more room – 385 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born performs clearly better – up to 1267 L, which is about 717 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Born evident takes the win – 452 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Born shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 427 - 594 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 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
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 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
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
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
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Fiat

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What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Born have?

The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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