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CUPRA Born vs Skoda Fabia - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 16900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Skoda Fabia?

CUPRA Born

Skoda Fabia

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.

Skoda Fabia has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 17794 £.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs a bit better – reaching 228 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 28 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:

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Fabia is decisively lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1828 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Born offers minimal more room – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born performs slight better – up to 1267 L, which is about 77 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Born hardly perceptible takes the win – 452 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Born proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Born is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • 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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
402 - 437 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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Skoda

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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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