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CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Vauxhall Frontera?

CUPRA Born vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Vauxhall Frontera is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,937 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 151 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

Frontera

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 CUPRA Born offers visibly more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers visibly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Born

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 434 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers somewhat more boot space – 460 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries noticeably more – 570 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera is barely 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 £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 308 - 408 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 Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 42,600 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 559 km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,969 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
441 - 452 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 231 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 310 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 170 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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