Fiat 500e vs CUPRA Born

The Fiat 500e starts from $52,500 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Born opens at $59,990. That makes the Fiat 500e the more affordable entry point by $7,490.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $57,750 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The CUPRA Born holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Fiat 500e. Adult occupant protection scored 78% for the Fiat 500e and 93% for the CUPRA Born.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Born packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Fiat 500e.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Fiat 500e and 6 in the CUPRA Born.

The Fiat 500e features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the CUPRA Born gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Fiat 500e stands out with Apple CarPlay and BeatsAudio audio that you will not find on the CUPRA Born. The CUPRA Born counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Fiat 500e gets leatherette upholstery while the CUPRA Born offers leather-appointed. Climate control is 1-zone in the Fiat 500e and 2-zone in the CUPRA Born.

The Fiat 500e uses a Electric producing 87kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The CUPRA Born responds with a Electric Motor making 170kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The CUPRA Born has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 87kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Born is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 42kWh (Fiat 500e) vs 82kWh (CUPRA Born), giving WLTP ranges of 311km and 511km. DC fast charging peaks at 85kW (Fiat 500e) vs 170kW (CUPRA Born).

The Fiat 500e measures 3,631mm long on a 2,322mm wheelbase, 691mm shorter than the CUPRA Born at 4,322mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the CUPRA Born generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 185L in the Fiat 500e and 385L in the CUPRA Born, giving the CUPRA Born a 200L advantage. The CUPRA Born seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 3 years / 150,000km (Fiat 500e) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Born). The CUPRA Born has longer coverage.