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CUPRA Born vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 21,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Renault Captur?

CUPRA Born vs Renault Captur: Key differences

CUPRA Born

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Born

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Captur is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,100 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,543 £.

Captur

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 CUPRA Born offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Born is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers significantly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 280 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, Renault Captur is visibly lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Captur offers marginally more boot space – 422 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Captur offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,363 L, about 96 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Captur carries only slightly more – 453 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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.

from £34,700
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 594 km
CUPRA Born
Renault Captur

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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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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a cheeky little crossover that pairs city-friendly agility with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and enough style to turn heads at the lights. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want practical versatility and a dash of personality on their daily drives, without taking itself too seriously.

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CUPRA Born
Renault Captur

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
21,100 - 28,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

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
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,239 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault
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