Flash Test – Cupra Born: an interesting alternative

The Volkswagen ID.3 and Cupra Born share everything except the design. And at trial, the Spanish proved to be a good substitute for the Germans. We will be seduced by the aggressive style of the compact Born (4.32 meters long) which looks more attractive and sportier than the ID.3, with a higher position, even if the external and internal equipment will remain the same in the quality of manufacture and presentation. . In the availability of the variety tested here, for 44,600 euros including tax, the same price as the ID.3, this Cupra Born uses a 204 hp engine with its good torque of 310 Nm and as a result, a relatively adequate performance big …

The Volkswagen ID.3 and Cupra Born share everything except the design. And at trial, the Spanish proved to be a good substitute for the Germans. We will be seduced by the aggressive style of the compact Born (4.32 meters long) which looks more attractive and sportier than the ID.3, with a higher position, even if the external and internal equipment will remain the same in the quality of manufacture and presentation. . In the availability of the variety tested here, for 44,600 euros including tax, the same price as the ID.3, this Cupra Born uses a 204 hp engine with its good torque of 310 Nm and as a result, a relatively adequate performance big part (0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 s, 160 km / h at high speed).

But with its small battery of 58 kWh, Cupra Born L does not perform miracles: the declared 376-426 km of autonomy was not shown on the meter. And the on-board computer tried hard to estimate our range at 300 km, or 19 kWh/100 km of consumption on all routes combined, when the Cupra advertises 15.4-17.3 kWh/100 km. Considered based on actual intended use. Knowing that the driving pleasure is the best, between the comfort of driving, the precision of the running gear and the operation.