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CUPRA Born vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or VW ID.7?

CUPRA Born vs VW ID.7: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Born

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Born is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,704 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is barely more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 114 km more than the CUPRA Born.

ID.7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 offers barely more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Born is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers moderately more torque with 679 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm more.

Born

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, CUPRA Born is a bit lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers visibly more boot space – 532 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 319 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 stands out in the key areas 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 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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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
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
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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