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CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Peugeot 308?

CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally 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:

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 308 is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,040 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 180 km more than the Peugeot 308.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 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 300 Nm. That’s about 245 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, Peugeot 308 is markedly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries very slightly more – 503 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is decisively 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 £34,300
Born

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 308

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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 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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CUPRA Born
Peugeot 308

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 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
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
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