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Starting price ~$43,371 (Norway) £44,625
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Thursday, September 26, 2024 Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Delivery start February 2025 August 2024
Model status In production Discontinued
WLTP range 600 km (373 miles) 570 km (354 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.17 kWh/100km(4.7 mi/kWh ) 13.86 kWh/100km(4.5 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 15.7-16.2 kWh/100km (4.0-3.8 mi/kWh ) 15.8-17.6 kWh/100km (3.9-3.5 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 15 kWh/100km(4.1 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 527 km (328 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 376 km (234 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 376 km (234 miles) 359 km (223 miles)
Top speed 180 kph (112 mph) 200 kph (124 mph)
Peak power 210 kW (285.5 hp / 281.6 bhp) 240 kW (326.3 hp / 321.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output 545 nm (402.2 ft-lb) 545 nm (402.2 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 6 s 5.6 s
Drive type RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Drum brake Drum brake
Front disc diameter 330 mm (12.99") 340 mm (13.39")
Rear disc diameter Drum brake Drum brake
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Drum brake Drum brake
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Roll Roll
Lift-up-regen levels Only one level 1 / 2 / 3
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 2 (standard / Sport suspension with DCC) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut / MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring / Coil Spring Torsion Beam
Spring type rear Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Unknown Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Unknown Standard feature
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 149 mm (5.87") / 149 mm (5.87") 131 mm (5.16")
Length 4264 mm (167.9") 4324 mm (170.2")
Height 1564 mm (61.6") 1540 mm (60.6")
Width excluding mirrors 1809 mm (71.2") 1809 mm (71.2")
Width including mirrors 2070 mm (81.5") 2070 mm (81.5")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.267 / 2.36 m² (25.4 sq ft) 0.267 / 2.36 m² (25.4 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2770 mm (109.1") 2766 mm (108.9")
Turning circle 10.5 meter (413.4") 10.15 meter (399.6")
Curb weight 1906 kg (4202.0 lbs) 1999 kg (4407.0 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2430 kg (5357.2 lbs) 2430 kg (5357.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 0 kg (0.0 lbs) 0 kg (0.0 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 524 kg (1155.2 lbs) 431 kg (950.2 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 385 liter (13.6 cu-ft) 385 liter (13.6 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1267 liter (44.7 cu-ft) 1267 liter (44.7 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Optional feature Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 5" Yes 5.3"
Infotainment screen Yes 12.9" Yes 12.9"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider TomTom Google
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map No No
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Optional feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Optional feature Optional feature
Exit warning Optional feature Optional feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Optional feature Optional feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
  • Front
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
ADAS processors
Battery gross 84 kWh 84 kWh
Battery net 79 kWh 79 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC
Nominal voltage 350 V 350 V
Battery weight
Pack configuration 96s3p 96s3p
Battery type Cell to Pack Cell to Module
Battery chemistry NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Charging curve (click for full size) - CUPRA BORN VZ (GEN1)
Max DC charging 185 kW 185 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 45 m 43 s 1 h 5 m 21 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 103.6 kW 72.5 kW
Charging time 10-100% 41 m 50 s 1 h 1 m 19 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 101.9 kW 69.6 kW
Charging time 10-80% 25 m 18 s 36 m 13 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 131.1 kW 91.6 kW
Charging time 10-90% 31 m 51 s 46 m 15 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 119.1 kW 82.0 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Functional Driver focused
Interior quality Standard High quality
Console design Floating console Traditional console
Interior design
Soul black/red
Interior colors: Black Black Red
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Enceladus Grey CUP Bucket Seats
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Left front door
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8 8
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Standard feature Unknown
Memory Standard feature Unknown
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Standard feature Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Unknown
Paint colors 5 7
Wheel options 4 5
Wheel size (front/rear) 215/45R20 / 215/45R20
235/40R20 / 235/40R20
215/50R19 / 215/50R19
215/45R20 / 215/45R20
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 2-zone Climatronic:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow 2-zone Climatronic:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Volkswagen My CUPRA
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No Yes
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history No Yes
Trigger horn/lights No Yes