Cupra Born Tesla Model 3

Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.

Comparison table

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Cupra Born Tesla Model 3
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 38,990 € 41,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 76/100 82/100
Reliability (differs) 68/100 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 73/100 80/100
Practicality 70/100 70/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback Sedan
Doors (differs) 5 4
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 420 513
Battery (kWh) (differs) 58 60
Power (hp) (differs) 204 283
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.6 6.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 160 201
Length (mm) (differs) 4322 4720
Width (mm) (differs) 1809 1849
Height (mm) (differs) 1540 1441
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1824 1765
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 120 170
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 1000
Boot (l) (differs) 385 594
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16 13.2
Seats 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

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
  • Tesla Model 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/160.000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the Highland price changes · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Practicality: 594 l boot + frunk + 5 seats + 1.000 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · 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 · Highland (2024)

Tesla Model 3

The Highland update (2024) brought a quieter cabin, longer-travel suspension and a revised interior. Strong on charging speed and software updates. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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