Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD vs Cupra Born 77 kWh

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Cupra Born 77 kWh 7.0 s Runner-up: 7.4 s
Range winner Cupra Born 77 kWh 548 km Runner-up: 440 km
Power winner Cupra Born 77 kWh 231 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD 435 L Runner-up: 385 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD against the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.0 seconds, compared with 7.4 seconds for 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD. 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has the higher listed output at 231 hp; 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 27 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh at 310 Nm and 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD at 283 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh carries the longer listed range at 548 km, against 440 km for 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD. 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has the lower recorded consumption at 14.1 kWh/100km; 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is listed at 14.7 kWh/100km. 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 135 kW, compared with 101 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 435 litres versus 385 litres, a difference of 50 litres. 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is 108 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD2026 Cupra Born 77 kWh2024
Performance
0-100 km/h7.4 s7.0 s
Top Speed170 km/h160 km/h
Power204 hp231 hp
Torque283 Nm310 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range440 km548 km
Battery58.3 kWh77 kWh
Efficiency14.7 kWh/100km14.1 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging101 kW135 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,430 mm4,322 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm147 mm
Cargo435 L385 L
Curb Weight1,736 kg1,790 kg
Towing500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m10.2 m
Starting MSRP$41,500

Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD vs Cupra Born 77 kWh questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.0 seconds, versus 7.4 seconds for 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the higher listed top speed at 170 km/h (106 mph), compared with 160 km/h (99 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has more power at 231 hp, a 27 hp advantage over 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD.

Which has more range, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has the longer listed range at 548 km (341 miles), versus 440 km (273 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh has the larger listed battery at 77.0 kWh, compared with 58.3 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has more listed cargo space at 435 litres (15.4 cu ft), versus 385 litres (13.6 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh is heavier at 1,790 kg (3,946 lb), while 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is listed at 1,736 kg (3,827 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh?

2024 Cupra Born 77 kWh leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.