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CUPRA Born vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Nissan Ariya?

CUPRA Born vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Born

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,606 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers slightly more range – reaching up to 594 km, about 63 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers noticeably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers only slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 55 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 very slightly lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers moderately more boot space – 468 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,350 L, about 83 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries only slightly more – 452 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya comes out clearly 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 £37,300
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
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The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
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
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,595 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
363 - 420 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Nissan
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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