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CUPRA Born vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Genesis GV80?

CUPRA Born vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

CUPRA Born

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Born is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,105 £.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers only slightly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 43 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is somewhat lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers significantly more boot space – 735 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries clearly more – 690 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is far ahead overall 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
Born

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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Genesis GV80

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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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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 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
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
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Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Genesis
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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