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Renault Austral vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or CUPRA Born?

Renault Austral vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

Renault Austral

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  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

CUPRA Born

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Austral

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.

Renault Austral is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,757 £.

Born

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers noticeably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Born is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

Austral

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, Renault Austral is a bit lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers visibly more boot space – 527 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 469 L more than the CUPRA Born.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries very slightly more – 477 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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.

from £34,700
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 594 km
Renault Austral
CUPRA Born

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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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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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Renault Austral
CUPRA Born

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
4,324 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
431 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
CUPRA
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