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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
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Payload
438 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
190 - 326 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
140 - 240 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Vauxhall
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