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CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Peugeot 2008?

CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 2008

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately 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.

Peugeot 2008 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,515 £.

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 Peugeot 2008. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers markedly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 225 km more than the Peugeot 2008.

2008

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 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 2008 is clearly lighter – 1,263 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 636 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers moderately more boot space – 434 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries very slightly more – 461 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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
CUPRA Born
Peugeot 2008

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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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Peugeot 2008

The Peugeot 2008 is a compact crossover that blends sharp French styling with a practical, high-riding layout, giving it more presence and versatility than a typical small hatchback. Inside it offers a clever, user-friendly cabin with sensible storage and modern infotainment, while a composed ride and efficient powertrains make it well suited to both city errands and longer journeys.

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CUPRA Born
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 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
405 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
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