Very Good
2025 Cupra Born review
The Cupra Born is a stylish electric city car with sporty pretensions, just don't go calling it a 'hot' hatch.
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Cupra Born vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Cupra Born
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Volkswagen Polo
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2025 Cupra
Born
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Polo
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$59,990
$30,790 - $41,790
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Heavily discounted pricing
- Playful handling
- Roomy cabin, boot
Misses
- Deserves more punch
- Fiddly interior controls
- Connectivity omissions
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
Colours Available
- Glacial White
- Geyser Silver
- Quasar Grey
- Rayleigh Red
- Vapor Grey
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
