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VW ID.Polo vs CUPRA Born comparison
Compare performance (226 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.Polo or CUPRA Born?
VW ID.Polo vs CUPRA Born: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
ID.Polo
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW ID.Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,853 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 176 km more than the VW ID.Polo.
Born
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 CUPRA Born offers visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 100 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 VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.
ID.Polo
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, VW ID.Polo is markedly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers moderately more boot space – 441 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries marginally more – 461 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 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.
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CUPRA Born
VW ID.Polo
CUPRA Born
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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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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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VW ID.Polo
CUPRA Born
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
424 - 454 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 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
1,568 - 1,635 kg
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Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,816 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
444 kg
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
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
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
116 - 226 HP
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Power HP
190 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 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
290 Nm
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
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Power kW
140 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
VW
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Brand
CUPRA
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