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CUPRA Born vs SEAT Arona – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether CUPRA Born or SEAT Arona fits your lifestyle better.

CUPRA Born

SEAT Arona

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.

SEAT Arona has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19300 £, while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15369 £.

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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 CUPRA Born has a convincingly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Arona performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Born pulls significantly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, SEAT Arona is decisively lighter – 1188 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Arona offers barely noticeable more room – 400 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Arona performs slight better – up to 1280 L, which is about 13 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Arona somewhat takes the win – 522 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Born shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

CUPRA Born
SEAT Arona

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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
  • Electric Range : 427 - 594 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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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
19300 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
122 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1188 - 1268 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4153 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1537 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
1280 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT

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What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Born have?

The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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