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CUPRA Raval vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (226 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (22,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Raval or VW ID.Polo?

CUPRA Raval vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

CUPRA Raval

  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.Polo

  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Raval

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.Polo is only slightly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the CUPRA Raval costs 22,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 818 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is marginally more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 13.7 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Raval. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers barely more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 10 km more than the CUPRA Raval.

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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 CUPRA Raval offers very slightly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 290 Nm.

Raval

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is only slightly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 441 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval has only a minor advantage 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 £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 300 - 444 km
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CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
300 - 444 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
441 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,784 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 475 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
290 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Raval?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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