Compare performance (195 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or CUPRA Born?
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.
Peugeot 308 is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,040 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 180 km more than the Peugeot 308.
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 offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.
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, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more boot space – 412 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries only slightly more – 503 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.
The CUPRA Born is decisively ahead 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.
The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
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Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,809 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Power HP
190 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
96 - 143 kW
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Power kW
140 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Peugeot
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Brand
CUPRA
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