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CUPRA Born vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3814 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the CUPRA Born: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.

As for range, the CUPRA Born performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 594 km, about 24 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

IONIQ 5 @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a convincingly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 324 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.60 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls evident stronger with 770 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, CUPRA Born is slight lighter – 1828 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers evident more room – 520 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs a bit better – up to 1580 L, which is about 313 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 slightly takes the win – 530 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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 £38,500
IONIQ 5 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 21.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 440 - 570 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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Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
38500 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 21.2 kWh
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1955 - 2275 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 520 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4655 - 4715 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1890 - 1940 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1585 - 1605 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
1540 - 1580 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
385 - 530 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai

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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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