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CUPRA Born vs GWM ORA 03 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 171 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or GWM ORA 03?

CUPRA Born vs GWM ORA 03: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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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.

GWM ORA 03 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the GWM ORA 03. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 210 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

ORA 03

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

Born

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is moderately lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers substantially more boot space – 385 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries clearly more – 461 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is clearly superior 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
CUPRA Born
GWM ORA 03

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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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GWM ORA 03

The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.

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CUPRA Born
GWM ORA 03

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
228 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
315 - 355 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
171 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
126 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
GWM
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