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CUPRA Born vs VW ID.7 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 46400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or VW ID.7?

CUPRA Born

VW ID.7

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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.

CUPRA Born has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the VW ID.7 costs 46400 £. That’s a price difference of around 11704 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.7: with 13.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the CUPRA Born with 14.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.7 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 708 km, about 114 km more than the CUPRA Born.

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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 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 340 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Born performs barely noticeable better – 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: VW ID.7 pulls to a small extent stronger with 679 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, CUPRA Born is somewhat lighter – 1828 kg compared to 2180 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 offers evident more room – 532 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 performs noticeable better – up to 1586 L, which is about 319 L more than the CUPRA Born.

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

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.7 proves to be performs better in key areas and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,400
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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
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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CUPRA Born
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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

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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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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Reviews CUPRA Born

Reviews VW ID.7

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
46400 - 54200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 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
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
2180 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1535 - 1536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
1586 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
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW

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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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