Cupra Born Cupra Formentor

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Comparison table

22 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Cupra Born Cupra Formentor
Fuel (differs) Electric Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 38,990 € 39,990
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 76/100 63/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100 67/100
Reliability (differs) 68/100 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 73/100 40/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 420
Battery (kWh) (differs) 58
Power (hp) (differs) 204 150
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.6 9
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 160 205
Length (mm) (differs) 4322 4451
Width (mm) (differs) 1809 1839
Height (mm) (differs) 1540 1520
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1824 1482
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 120
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 385 420
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.2
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Cupra Born · Efficiency: WLTP consumption manufacturer figure + aggregated owner-reported real-world consumption (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Born · Practicality: Boot 385 l + 5 seats, braked towing weight 1,200 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Born · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (MEB segment, shared platform ID.3) + aggregated owner reviews · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Born · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Cupra battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication segment ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Born · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data in this EV segment; price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Efficiency: WLTP 6.2 l/100km 1.5 eTSI (manufacturer figure) + aggregated owner reports from public forums, indicative · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Practicality: Boot 420 l + towing weight 1,800 kg, vs. compact coupé SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (MQB Evo segment, shared drivetrains) + aggregated owner reviews · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Value retention: Residual-value valuation guides for the facelift trims still thin; price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro 6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · K1 (2021-)

Cupra Born

Compact EV on the MEB platform, technically related to the Volkswagen ID.3 but tuned more sportily. The 58 kWh version reaches around 420 km WLTP. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure per version.

Profile · I facelift (KM, 2024+, 1.5 eTSI 150)

Cupra Formentor

Compact coupé SUV on the VAG MQB Evo platform, technically related to the Volkswagen Tiguan and Seat Ateca. The entry version is the 1.5 eTSI 150 with 48V mild-hybrid, WLTP around 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). The range runs up to the VZ versions (2.0 TSI up to about 333 hp) and a PHEV with about 60 km electric range. Indicative starting price.

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