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CUPRA Born vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Kia Sportage?

CUPRA Born

Kia Sportage

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4509 £.

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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 has a noticeable edge – offering 326 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – reaching 203 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Born pulls convincingly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.

Born

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is a bit lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs distinct better – up to 1776 L, which is about 509 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage evident takes the win – 580 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 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.

CUPRA Born
Kia Sportage

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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

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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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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CUPRA Born
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Born have?

The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.