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CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Peugeot 308 SW?

CUPRA Born vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably 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

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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.

Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,157 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308 SW. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers markedly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 186 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

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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 considerably 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 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 245 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 308 SW is clearly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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.

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
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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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Reviews CUPRA Born

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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
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
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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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
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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