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CUPRA Born vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Renault Twingo?

CUPRA Born vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Renault Twingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Twingo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,614 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers considerably more range – reaching up to 594 km, about 332 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 244 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 Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 370 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: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more boot space – 385 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries visibly more – 452 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is decisively ahead 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
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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
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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 Twingo

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
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
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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