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CUPRA Born vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Polestar 4?

CUPRA Born vs Polestar 4: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,386 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers barely more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 26 km more than the CUPRA Born.

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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 Polestar 4 offers substantially more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers clearly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 141 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, CUPRA Born is clearly lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers markedly more boot space – 526 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 269 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 4 carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 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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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
455 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 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Polestar
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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