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Polestar 2 vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or CUPRA Born?

Polestar 2 vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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CUPRA Born

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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

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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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,885 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 29 km more than the CUPRA Born.

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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 Polestar 2 offers noticeably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

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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 Born is barely lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers marginally more boot space – 405 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries very slightly more – 461 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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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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4.1 (4 Reviews)
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davide
21 Jul 2026, 06:30:45

I had the 58 kW and now I have the 77 kW, fantastic cars, lovely to drive, excellent range, on average 18 kWh per 100 km, without ever driving to save energy (on the motorway I keep around 130 km/h), great stability on rough surfaces or in snow. I suffer a lot from back pain and I feel very comfortable in the Born.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
412 - 421 kg
Payload
426 - 461 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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