Compare the Cupra Born vs Tesla Model 3
AI generated from our expert reviews
You will find both the Cupra Born and the Tesla Model 3 easy to drive around town, with light steering helping low-speed manoeuvres in the Born and well-judged controls making the Model 3 an absolute breeze to pilot. The Model 3 is longer, has a bigger boot and is more efficient than the Born. Screen controls also separate them. The Model 3 uses one of the most intuitive touchscreen systems around, whereas the Born's infotainment is a bit awkward to use, and operating the climate controls through the screen is a pain on the move. Installing a child seat is really easy in the Born, where you get lots of space and wide-opening doors, but the ISOFIX mounting points in the Model 3 are awkward to get to.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 385 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,543 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size 62.5 kWh Best |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto | Engine name RWD Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size Electric • 283 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size 62.5 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 385 litres | Boot (seats up) 594 litres Best |
| Length 4,336 mm | Length 4,720 mm |
| Width 1,809 mm | Width 1,933 mm |
| Height 1,543 mm | Height 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.88 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.