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CUPRA Born vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Toyota Corolla?

CUPRA Born vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

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.

Toyota Corolla is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,094 £.

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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 offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Born is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is markedly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers only slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,267 L, about 215 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries barely more – 452 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born holds a decisive overall lead 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
CUPRA Born
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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CUPRA Born
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Toyota
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