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CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Vauxhall Corsa?

CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

CUPRA Born

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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,657 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is barely more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 201 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 285 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 Corsa is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 724 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers somewhat more boot space – 385 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries very slightly more – 461 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is far ahead overall 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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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
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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 Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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