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CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Vauxhall Astra?

CUPRA Born

Vauxhall Astra

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 9480 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the CUPRA Born: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.

As for range, the CUPRA Born performs evident better – achieving up to 594 km, about 175 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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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 evident edge – offering 326 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs a bit better – reaching 235 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Born pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is evident lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 487 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers hardly perceptible more room – 422 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs barely noticeable better – up to 1339 L, which is about 72 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra slightly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Born shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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
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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Born have?

The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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