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CUPRA Tavascan vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or Jaguar I-Pace?

CUPRA Tavascan vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tavascan

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Tavascan is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Tavascan is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 9.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers slightly more range – reaching up to 557 km, about 88 km more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

I-Pace

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 Jaguar I-Pace offers a bit more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers visibly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 151 Nm more.

Tavascan

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 Tavascan is marginally lighter – 2,096 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers moderately more boot space – 638 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Tavascan carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan is clearly superior overall 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 £42,800
Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 441 - 557 km
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CUPRA Tavascan

The Cupra Tavascan blends athletic styling with a premium, driver-focused cabin, giving the electric crossover a distinctly sporty character. It feels poised and engaging on the road while standing out with bold design cues and a modern, high-quality finish.

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Reviews CUPRA Tavascan

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 50,500 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
441 - 557 km
Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,096 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
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Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
507 - 518 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Jaguar
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Tavascan?

The CUPRA Tavascan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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