Cupra Born vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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    2024 Cupra
    Born
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    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $59,990
    $32,790 - $70,590
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    CarExpert's Take

    Mike Costello
    Senior Contributor
    Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Competitive pricing with brand appeal
    • Punchy acceleration and darty handling
    • Capable of a 500km driving range
    Misses
    • Missing connectivity and driver-assist features
    • Some annoying interior controls
    • The cheaper 58kWh battery isn't available yet
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Interior Pack (+$2,900)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
    • Performance Pack (+$2,600)
    NA

    Colours Available

    • Glacial White
    • Geyser Silver
    • Quasar Grey
    • Rayleigh Red
    • Vapor Grey

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    ELECTRICTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    -1395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    0.02.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    NOT APPLICABLETURBO 4
    Camshaft
    NOT APPLICABLEVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    170kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    -5000 - 5600
    Torque
    310Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.3 - 10.5

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