

James Wong
Cupra Born VZ: EV hot hatch coming early 2026, more affordable options could follow
5 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

1.2 L, 5-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $18,390
excl. on-roads

Automatic, Hatchback, Electric, RWD
From $59,990
excl. on-roads
Variant
Sport
Variant
E-Boost
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
62kW / 122Nm
Power and torque
170kW / 310Nm
648km
—
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
—
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
—
648km
—
Power
62kW at 6000 rpm
Power
170kW
Torque
122Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
310Nm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
—
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
13.7 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.0 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
5 SP Manual
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Urban efficiency
6.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
4.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
125g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
3595 mm
Length
4324 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1540 mm
Width
1595 mm
Width
1809 mm
Ground clearance unladen
141 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1406 mm
Front track
1537 mm
Rear track
1414 mm
Rear track
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Wheelbase
2766 mm
Boot space
255 L
Boot space
385 L
Kerb weight
2231 kg
Kerb weight
4248 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1410 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2300 kg
Tare weight
976 kg
Tare weight
1927 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
175/65 R14 86T
Front tyres
215/50 R19 93T
Front rims
5.5x14
Front rims
7.5x19
Rear tyres
175/65 R14 86T
Rear tyres
215/50 R19 93T
Rear rims
5.5x14
Rear rims
7.5x19
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
no
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration and active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
—
Battery type
Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery capacity
—
Battery capacity
82.00 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
170
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
11
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.50
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
5
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
12.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


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