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Model
Starting price ~$29,331 (Norway) £35,195
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Thursday, May 2, 2024 Monday, May 24, 2021
Delivery start January 2025 November 2021
Model status In production Discontinued
WLTP range 388-387 km (241-240 miles) 424-358 km (264-222 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.40-13.44 kWh/100km (4.6-4.6 mi/kWh ) 13.68-16.20 kWh/100km (4.5-3.8 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 15.7-16.2 kWh/100km (4.0-3.8 mi/kWh ) 15.5-18 kWh/100km (4.0-3.5 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 371 km (231 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 289 km (180 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 274 km (170 miles) 264 km (164 miles)
Top speed 160 kph (99 mph) 160 kph (99 mph)
Peak power 125 kW (170.0 hp / 167.6 bhp) 150 kW (203.9 hp / 201.2 bhp)
Electrical torque output 310 nm (228.8 ft-lb) 310 nm (228.8 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 8.2 s 7.3 s
Drive type RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM ASM
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Drum brake Drum brake
Front disc diameter 272 mm (10.71") 340 mm (13.39")
Rear disc diameter Drum brake Drum brake
Front disc type Cast iron Ventilated 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 D / B
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Optional feature
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Optional feature
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.91") 131 mm (5.16")
Length 4264 mm (167.9") 4322 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 10.3 meter (405.5") 10.15 meter (399.6")
Curb weight 1712 kg (3774.3 lbs) 1765 kg (3891.2 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2260 kg (4982.4 lbs) 2270 kg (5004.5 lbs)
Max roof cargo 0 kg (0.0 lbs) 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 548 kg (1208.1 lbs) 505 kg (1113.3 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 limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Not Available
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 5" Yes 5"
Infotainment screen Yes 12.9" Yes 12"
In-car navigation Standard feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider TomTom HERE
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 Not Available Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Optional feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Standard feature
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Optional feature
Exit warning Not Available Standard 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 Not Available 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
  • Front
  • Front
  • Front
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Rear center
  • Rear center
  • Rear center
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Front
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
Lidar sensors N/A
ADAS processors
Battery gross 55 kWh 62 kWh
Battery net 52 kWh 58 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC
Nominal voltage 352 V 350 V
Battery weight
Pack configuration 96s2p 108s2p
Battery type Cell to Module
Battery chemistry NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Charging curve (click for full size) - CUPRA BORN 58
Max DC charging 145 kW 120 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 43 m 42 s 1 h 4 m 12 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 71.4 kW 54.2 kW
Charging time 10-100% 40 m 56 s 1 h 1 m 5 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 68.6 kW 51.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 24 m 19 s 34 m 53 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 89.8 kW 69.8 kW
Charging time 10-90% 30 m 54 s 44 m 31 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 80.7 kW 62.5 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Traditional console Floating console
Interior design
standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 3
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 First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature, optional electric
Seat height adjustment Standard feature Standard feature, optional electric
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature, optional electric
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Optional feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Optional feature
Memory Not Available Unknown
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Optional electric feature
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Optional feature
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 5 5
Wheel options 3 6
Wheel size (front/rear) 215/55R18 / 215/55R18
215/50R19 / 215/50R19
215/45R20 / 215/45R20
215/55R18 / 215/55R18
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
  • Knee driver
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Not Available Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Not Available 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 No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history No Yes
Trigger horn/lights No Yes