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CUPRA Born vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Polestar 2?

CUPRA Born vs Polestar 2: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Polestar 2

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  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Born is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,320 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 65 km more than the CUPRA Born.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers visibly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is only slightly faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers visibly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 195 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, CUPRA Born is slightly lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 187 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers only slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,267 L, about 172 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries only slightly more – 452 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
CUPRA Born
Polestar 2

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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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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CUPRA Born
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Polestar
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