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CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Peugeot 208?

CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,689 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 127 km more than the Peugeot 208.

208

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 markedly more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 663 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries marginally more – 452 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 sits just 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
CUPRA Born
Peugeot 208

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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 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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CUPRA Born
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 42,600 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 559 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
1,828 - 1,969 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
441 - 452 kg
Payload
380 - 430 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
204 - 231 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 - 310 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 170 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
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