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CUPRA Born vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or SEAT Arona?

CUPRA Born vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Arona

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Arona is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,577 £.

Arona

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 clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 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 SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

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

Born

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is substantially lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Arona offers only slightly more boot space – 400 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is clearly superior 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.

from £34,300
Born

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
CUPRA Born
SEAT Arona

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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 compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.

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CUPRA Born
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 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
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
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