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CUPRA Born vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

CUPRA Born vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

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.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,451 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 14.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers marginally more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 31 km more than the CUPRA Born.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers moderately more boot space – 435 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Hatchback carries marginally more – 459 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
445 - 459 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
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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