Is Cupra Born a Volkswagen?
The Born is made in the Volkswagen’s factory in Zwickau, Germany. So, while the Born is sold under the Spanish performance brand, Cupra, the car is made in the same plant as the closely related Volkswagen ID3. CUPRA’s cars are designed to be sportier, so have more powerful engine and motor options plus more aggressive body styling. They’re also generally more expensive than their SEAT counterparts, so while you may benefit from higher-quality materials and more technology, ask yourself whether this is important to you.
Is Cupra born worth it?
While the Born’s ride compares well with direct rivals, it’s not quite a match for non-electric family cars such as the Seat Leon and VW Golf. It can get a little choppier over potholes and there’s a bit more fidget on motorways. The Born seems to be a reliable car. In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, the Born finished in 10th place out of 20 cars in the electric car class. Its reliability score of 92. ID 3 and Tesla Model 3 but below the Mini Electric and Nissan Leaf.
Why is Cupra so expensive?
CUPRA’s cars are designed to be sportier, so have more powerful engine and motor options plus more aggressive body styling. They’re also generally more expensive than their SEAT counterparts, so while you may benefit from higher-quality materials and more technology, ask yourself whether this is important to you. Cupra and SEAT both have access to the same VW Group engines. Often, Cupra cars come with the more powerful engine options, whereas SEAT cars are more likely to feature lower-powered, smaller engines.
Does Cupra use Audi engines?
Cupra borrows Audi’s five-cylinder engine yet for its hottest model yet. Even if power, and crucially power-to-weight, look more closely aligned. The Leon’s 333hp yields a 202hp/tonne ratio while the S5’s 367hp results in 187hp/tonne. Each claims a 155mph top speed but expect the Audi to get there quicker, its 0-62mph time 0. Cupra.