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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
34700 - 45300 £
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
427 - 594 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
4324 mm
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Length
4540 mm
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Width
1809 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1540 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1267 L
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Payload
431 - 452 kg
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 326 HP
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Torque
265 - 545 Nm
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Kia
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The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.