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CUPRA Born vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Renault Trafic Bus?

CUPRA Born vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

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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.

CUPRA Born is only slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 290 £.

Trafic Bus

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 considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is barely lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 521 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 £34,300
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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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