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CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Vauxhall Astra?

CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • only slightly 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:

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

Vauxhall Astra is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers visibly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 176 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 offers markedly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born holds a decisive overall lead 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
CUPRA Born
Vauxhall Astra

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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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CUPRA Born
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall
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