CUPRA Born vs VW Polo – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

VW Polo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the CUPRA Born costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 17670 £.

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 CUPRA Born has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.50 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Polo performs somewhat better – reaching 240 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born pulls decisively stronger with 545 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the VW Polo is convincingly 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 351 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Born performs to a small extent better – up to 1267 L, which is about 142 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, VW Polo minimal takes the win – 457 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

All in all, the VW Polo shows itself to be slightly ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.