CUPRA Born vs Volkswagen ID.3
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CUPRABorn | VolkswagenID.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2021 | July 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 187–322 bhp | 168–322 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.6–8 s (better) | 5.7–8.2 s |
| Top speed | 99–124 mph | 99–124 mph |
| Engine or motors | Single rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW), 231 PS (170 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW, VZ with APP550 drive); bhp converted from CUPRA's PS figures | Single rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 170 PS (125 kW), 204 PS (150 kW) or 326 PS (240 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 545 Nm (VZ) | 310 Nm (170 PS), 265 Nm (204 PS), 545 Nm (326 PS) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 300–392 miles (better) | 241–371 miles |
| Battery | 58–79 kWh | 52–79 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 105–183 kW | 145–185 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined: 297–300 miles (58 kWh), 385–389 miles (79 kWh 231 PS), 389–392 miles (VZ) | WLTP combined: 240–241 miles (52 kWh), 268–269 miles (59 kWh), 351–352 miles (Pro S), 365–371 miles (GTX); city 312–460 miles |
| Charging | 58 kWh LFP (61 kWh gross) or 79 kWh NMC (84 kWh gross); DC 10–80% in 26 minutes at 105 kW (58 kWh) or 29 minutes at 183 kW (79 kWh); 11 kW AC 0–100% in 6 h 30 min or 8 h 30 min | 10–80% DC in 25 min (52 kWh, 145 kW), 24 min (59 kWh, 165 kW) or 26 min (79 kWh, 185 kW); AC 7.2 kW on 52 kWh (8 h 30 min to full), 11 kW on others (6 h 30 min for 59 kWh, 8 h 30 min for 79 kWh) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 142.5–143.9 Wh/km (58 kWh), 144.4–145.7 Wh/km (79 kWh 231 PS), 142.6 Wh/km (VZ) | WLTP combined: 15.2–15.3 kWh/62 miles (52 kWh), 15.4 (59 kWh), 15.6 (Pro S), 14.7 (GTX Performance) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km at the tailpipe | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 385 litres | 385 litres |
| Length | 4,336 mm | 4,264 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Weight | From 1,899 kg | From 1,787 kg |
| Boot | 385 litres | 385 litres; 1,267 litres with the rear seats folded, loaded to the roof |
| Towing | Bike rack towing hook optional | Bicycle-carrier coupling with 75 kg drawbar load optional |
| Size | 4,336 mm long, 1,809 mm wide, 1,543 mm high; 10.5 m turning circle; kerb weight with driver 1,899 kg (58 kWh), 1,964 kg (79 kWh), 2,004 kg (VZ) | 4,264 mm long, 1,809 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 2,070 mm with mirrors, 1,564 mm high; 2,770 mm wheelbase; 10.3 m turning circle; drag coefficient 0.263; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,787 kg (52 kWh) to 1,993 kg (GTX Performance) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.9-inch touchscreen; augmented-reality head-up display available; Sennheiser AMBEO sound system | 12.9-inch touchscreen with navigation and "Hello ID." voice control with ChatGPT; 5.3-inch driver display; augmented-reality head-up display available |
| Driver assistance | – | Travel Assist with swarm data and assisted lane changes optional; Car2X hazard warnings |
| Warranty | 5 years or 90,000 miles (2 years unlimited mileage); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
