Compare the Volkswagen ID. Polo vs Cupra Raval

A little pricey, but it has a massive boot
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
A practical small car, with serious hot hatch fun
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both of these electric hatchbacks impress for practicality, each offering a 441-litre boot and sufficient space in the back for four six-foot adults. Where they diverge is how they treat you behind the wheel. In town, the Volkswagen ID. Polo copes well with potholes, speed bumps and pockmarked streets, whereas the Cupra Raval thuds through the worst potholes and leaves you a touch shaken about over rough surfaces. The controls tell a similar story. The ID. Polo features a panel of real, clicky climate controls that make adjustments easy, while the Raval relies on touch-sensitive climate control sliders that prove a little annoying on the move.

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V1 99kW 37kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

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 441 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 441 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,053 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,530 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,046 mm x 1,784 mm x 1,514 mm
Towing capacity 500 kg Towing capacity 750 kg Best
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
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).
4.5 miles / kWh
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.
200 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
203 miles Best
Battery size 38.5 kWh Best Battery size 37 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 12 · good Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 85kW 37kWh Auto Engine name 99kW 37kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 116 BHP Engine size Electric • 135 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size 38.5 kWh Best Battery size 37 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
200 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
203 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 441 litres Boot (seats up) 441 litres
Length 4,053 mm Length 4,046 mm
Width 1,816 mm Width 1,784 mm
Height 1,530 mm Height 1,514 mm
Wheelbase 2.59 m Wheelbase 2.6 m
Turning circle 10.9 m Turning circle 11.0 m

Full features list

  • 18" Cardiff black diamond turned surface alloy wheels
  • Energy efficient heat pump
  • Innovision pro navigation system
  • Mode 2 (3-pin) mains charging cable
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards approx 65% tinted
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Velour cloth - Soul black/ Crystal grey
  • 16" front and rear disc brakes
  • 3 point automatic seatbelts in front without height adjustment
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Front and rear curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black mirror housing
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Daytime running lights
  • Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
  • Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
  • High beam assist with automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam
  • Illuminated door handle recesses
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Left and right convex exterior mirror
  • Metallic paint
  • Nameplate set in basic style
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear fog light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror
  • Surround lighting with welcome light
  • Adaptive cruise control ACC stop and go
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Driving mode selection
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • IDA Voice assistant
  • Infotainment systems with 32.7cm (12.9") display
  • Lane change system side assist and rear traffic alert and exit warning system
  • Lane keeping system plus semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency
  • Mobile phone interface "comfort" with inductive charging feature
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Preparation for digital extras online updates
  • Preparation for subsequent activation Navigation system
  • Rear view camera
  • Standard rear axle
  • Tailgate/trunk lid unlocking from outside
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless app connect for Apple Carplay and Android Auto
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3 seat rear bench
  • Air Care climatronic 2 zone air conditioning
  • Carpet mats, front and rear
  • Center console
  • Ceramique roof lining
  • Door and side trim panel
  • Front seats with manual height adjustment
  • Front standard seats
  • Heated multifunction steering wheel with buttons
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Preparation for subsequent activation heated front seats
  • Seat trim covers in velour
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Soul black dashboard
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, asymmetric folding backrest
  • Variable luggage compartment floor 2 heights
  • Electric motor, unit 0TA
  • Front stabiliser bar
  • Front wheel drive
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Standard electronic engine sound actuator
  • Type 2 mode 3 32 amp charging cable
  • 2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
  • 6+1 Speakers
  • Digital radio reception DAB+
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • 17" Edinburgh black diamond turned surface alloy wheels
  • Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam. In lieu of spare wheel
  • 18" DEFIER machined sport black and silver alloy wheels
  • Heat pump
  • Matte paint
  • Metallic paint
  • Metallic paint with Bicolour roof
  • Second physical key
  • Skyline fixed panoramic sunroof
  • Solid paint with Bicolour roof
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special metallic paint with Bicolour roof
  • Textile - Black with PULSE sport comfort seats
  • Towbar pre installation
  • Towbar pre installation with hook
  • 10.25" digital cockpit with 12.9" central display infotainment system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Attention and drowsiness assist with driver monitoring
  • Bluetooth
  • Driving profile selection - Range, Comfort, Performance, CUPRA Individual
  • Dynamic steering
  • Emergency steering support with turn assist
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Front parking sensors
  • Lane change system with exit warning system
  • Lane keeping system plus semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency
  • Navigation system one infotainment
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear traffic alert
  • Rear view camera
  • Side assist (Blind spot monitor)
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Voice assistant
  • Wireless charger
  • Wireless full link smartphone integration with mirroring technology
  • e-call service
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • CUPRA emblem on steering wheel in copper
  • Dual zone climatronic air conditioning
  • Front headrests
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated leather wrapped multi function steering wheel with satellite buttons
  • ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
  • Interior lighting
  • Manual height adjustable front seats
  • Rear headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding rear seats
  • Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
  • Textile upholstery with PULSE sport comfort seats
  • Variable double floor
  • 3D LED rear combination lamp with ceremony function and illuminated logo
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Door mirrors (electrically folding, power adjustable & heated + welcome light)
  • Front CUPRA logo in copper
  • Full LED headlights with high beam assist
  • Heat insulated glass
  • Illuminated door handles
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Raval styling with front and rear bumper accents in gloss black
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Windshield wiper with light/rain sensor
  • 18" DEFIER alloy wheels
  • Tool kit
  • 7 speakers
  • DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and AM/FM radio
  • Two front and two rear USB type C 90W sockets (rear two are charge only)
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation, side airbag in front with curtain airbag and front interaction airbag
  • Forward collision warning with warning and braking reaction to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Keyless entry and go
  • Mobile digital key - 5 main user + 1 smart card
  • One physical key + Smart card
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • 105kW DC charging capability
  • 11 kW Onboard charger
  • Charging cable mode 3, type 2/3 32 A
  • Gear ratio 9.558
  • Sport suspension
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability (with optional connector)
  • Without charging cable mode2
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.