Compare the Cupra Born vs Renault 5 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these electric hatchbacks comes down to practicality and day-to-day usability. As the longer car, the Cupra Born is more powerful and provides a bigger boot than the Renault 5 E-Tech. It also has loads of legroom for tall adults in the back, whereas a six-footer will not want to sit behind another six-footer for long in the rear of the Renault. However, the Renault 5 E-Tech claws back points inside, using a bank of physical buttons for the climate controls that are much easier to use than the Born’s screen-operated setup. When slowing down, the Renault's firm, consistent brake pedal makes it second nature to judge how much pressure to apply, contrasting with the spongy pedal in the Born that leaves you unsure of your braking effort. Out on the motorway, both cars feature suspension setups that smooth out at higher speeds to aid comfort.
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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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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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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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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 Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 385 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 959 litres |
| 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) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 500 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 Best | Battery size 40 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front 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 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size Electric • 120 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58 kWh Best | Battery size 40 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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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 385 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 277 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 959 litres |
| Length 4,336 mm | Length 3,922 mm |
| Width 1,809 mm | Width 1,774 mm |
| Height 1,543 mm | Height 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.54 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 10.3 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.