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CUPRA Born vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

CUPRA Born vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Born is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,694 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 572 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers a bit more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers moderately more torque with 650 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is only slightly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers clearly more boot space – 552 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries clearly more – 587 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 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.

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
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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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The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Land Rover
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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