CUPRA Born vs Firefly
The Firefly leads on cargo space. The CUPRA Born leads on power.
Hatchback
CUPRA Born VZ
1 of 18 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk
75/100#60 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
Version named in Chinese by the source
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · car-configuration.firefly.com.cn
30/100#237 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
CUPRA BornCUPRA BornFireflyFirefly
- Range (WLTP)version: Firefly EV
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 5%
- Power- best on this row+120 kW· 100%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 27%
- Top speed- best on this row+31 mph· 33%
- Torque- best on this row+254 lb-ft· 173%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | CUPRA Born | Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: Firefly EV | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: (NAL7000BSEVY2) · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Firefly EV | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Exclusive Edition | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Neuer CUPRA Born VZ | no data |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the CUPRA Born if
Pick the Firefly if
Score by category
out of 100
CUPRA BornFirefly
Range
9628Charging
6116Performance
7948Practicality
5659
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- CUPRA Born
- 388 miWLTP
- Firefly
- 205 miWLTPversion: Firefly EV
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- CUPRA Born
- 26 / 29 mincontested: sources disagree
- Firefly
Fast-charge peak
- CUPRA Born
- 170 kW
- Firefly
- 100 kWversion: Firefly EV
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- CUPRA Born
- 5.6 s
- Firefly
- 7.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 36 sources
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