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CUPRA Born vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or NIO ET7?

CUPRA Born vs NIO ET7: Key differences

CUPRA Born

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Born

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Born is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers marginally more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 46 km more than the NIO ET7.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

Born

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is visibly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers marginally more boot space – 385 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries very slightly more – 466 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 comes out modestly 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.

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ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
CUPRA Born
NIO ET7

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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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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CUPRA Born
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
NIO
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