I personally prefer the look of the Cupra Born. Especially in the blue colour they offer.

Man,Cupra Born just looks stunning. Best affordable car that's looks great too. It's my go-to!

I own a Born… made my choice between the two based on interior quality

I have an ID3 on order, I shalln't brag on how long it has been so far, but oddly enough, I am forever dropping the rear windows on all my cars and can not wait for the ID3 minus the rear window buttons. Heaven, best idea so far.

We tried loads of different EV's ranging from £30k to £40k with the intention of knowing it'll take around a year to get a new car. The MG ZS felt like an old car, the Mokka-e was lovely and had a great spec but seat were uncomfortable, we had decided on an ID3 but the dealers near us were so useless we walked out. We were waiting for a sales advisor in Hyundai dealership and went for a walk stumbled across a SEAT showroom and first set our eyes on a Born. After some you tube research and a test drive we decided to order one.....someone had cancelled an order for the spec we wanted and within 2 weeks we had our new V2 Born with a few extras!!! We couldn't be happier that the VW dealer was so rubbish that we walked out of Parkways Leicester and found Marshall SEAT Leicester, thanks Sam @ SEAT!!

Already have the Cupra, well happy with it. Average about 230 per charge (mostly motorway) Very comfy, lovely to drive and lots of safety tech which makes driving a little easier. Average 4.1 KW since i got it (just under 5k done)

Cupra better looking but the ID3 headlights are FANTASTIC. They aren’t available on the Cupra. All the motoring journalists mention the window switches but really they are not a problem at all. No one mentions how badly the rear gets dirty, it only takes seconds to get coated in crap worst car I’ve ever owned for that. However it’s a really great car and I would not go back to an ICE car ever again.

Cupra is definitely my choice

Hard to argue against your choice. Excellent video.

I have an id.3 (First Mover) and had they released at the same time, I would have taken the Born without a second's hesitation

Sold my ID.3 to buy the Born. Says it all really.

I'm biased, owning the Cupra. The vid just confirmed again why I choose it. Do like the ID rim's though. BTW It's a "Koepra" not a "qupra"

I’ve just ordered a fully specked Born here in Australia that come in one spec (77kw battery with two options, one interior and one sports package) deliver is expected as early as March and as lates June. 500 cars in the first run sold out in a week - so they have put out the second run of 100 cars that will arrive in the second half of the year and there selling fast. I think it was the best value EV without purchasing a Tesla 3 poverty pack for similar money. I also wanted something a little different. There are thousands of Teslas around and not too many Cupra’s.

Why did you quote the price of the ID3 but not the Born??

I’m seriously leaning towards the MG4 instead…. These traditional brands need a shake up…

I knew that once again that Electrifying would have the VW ID.3 as the loser in a test, just like when it was compared to the Kia Niro, but why don't you mention that only the VW ID.3 is available with Matrix- lights and towbar for a bicycle holder or a box, because that is probably also very important for a number of buyers!

unpopular opinion: I like the look of ID3 much more than Cupra Born

I'm off to the Cupra configurator.

Born if I had any cash

The Cupra Born is more appealing to me but then I am instinctively drawn more to hot hatches. I am waiting for a comparison between the Born and the Renault Megane E-Tech. I suspect the former will be more sporty (because of its rear wheel drive) but the Google Auto tech on the Renault looks to be absolutely awesome and the interior finish and controls look better than both the VW group cars.

ID3s have a very strong resale, I would always go with the VW

Just ordered a Born. I think it is better looking and finished. I also don't like the colour range on the id3…! They all look a bit washed out. I also really liked the drive.

I'd opt for the Cupra Born… or even the Skoda Enyaq… over their VW ID.3 triplet sibling. They have slightly better quality and looks. Of course, I can't get any of them on this side of the pond, anyway. ☹

Id3. Better lights. Better interior luxury. Better service. Better options. Yes the cupra looks badass. But that's about it

Great Vid - just got my hand on the Born Eco Boost in Blue, very happy with my choice, a month or so in now, and the charging to 100% is giving me a better fuller range as time goes on !? Not sure why but very impressed so far with the 58kw.

I prefer the iD3…. I liked it so much I ordered one, in white, with bells and whistles… last year this was, October to be exact, how’s the id3 going? Did I make the right choice? I have no fucking idea..it’s still not delivered.

Cupra Born wins on style, VW looks frumpy, so I would go with Cupra with 77kw battery for me.

Cupra all the time !!! Sportier look, better standard equipment ...

The Born is an ID3 with ID4 seats and finish. It just feels way more premium. No hesitation that the Born gets my vote after a test drive of the two today.

I’m convinced that the Cupra is the one I will go for now

Cupra Born all day long

Ordered a Cupra Born, only 3 months wait time

Got a 58 kwh 204 hp v3 Cupra for 2 month now. Quite happy with it. The range is a little disappointing. Other than that - great pick!

It's a shame that Born does not have Led Matrix, just the normal Led.

Had both, Cupra born, every time. Every thing just a little bit better

You forgot to say the Cupra's price in the video, and also that it cannot be ordered with matrix lights.

Okay, so the Cubra born, VW ID.3/4, Skoda Eniaq, and Audi e-tron all are essentially the same car

The Born!

I prefer the look of the ID.3, it's not trying to pretend it is something else and I have one on order.

Good look getting an ID3 any time this decade

Seat looks better and would be my choice of the 2, if I had to buy one! But I’m not generally a small car fan, so would probably look elsewhere if I’m honest.

I’d have a Born!

Got a Born and it's amazing 👏👏👏👏

The cupra wins. Better seats. Better quality better value for money

One question, who varnished Wookie?

Much prefer the Born but I do like the ID3 a lot. Wish we could get either in the US. All we get from VW in this class is the blah looking ID4 and over priced Q4 E-tron.

Born everyday....

Ordered an ID.3 in June, had a date of Feb, then November, now its "Who Knows - Certainly not VW". Interested to know who said they had stopped production in favour of the Born. A LOT of people in the line for ID.3's for many, many months (some almost a year) would love to know? How wbout some investigative journalism?

Cupra Official website has a technical drop down page which sets out charging performance. For DC it should charge 5-80% in 35 minutes. Actually it took 50-55mins. Worse still it never even peaked at the rate it would need to average to achieve 35mins. The specification is not caveated. A courtesy Cupra did the same. I have detailed charge info but neither VW or retailer Listers solicitors have challenged the accuracy of the information. I have probably a lever arch of papers on the problems with this car which is similar to VW id3. VW Cupra website also doesn’t say that the battery safe mode will impact on AC charging performance. Rather it advertises cheap overnight charging and recommends Ohme and Octopus: I purchased both. If the AC charging depends on the battery safe mode then it should state that. It doesn’t. Indeed there is no explanation of battery safe mode and why/when and on what criteria it will be activated. So 75/80% of time it half charged overnight which means I could not get to work and back! Put simply I got rid and got an alternative EV which does the job!

I bought an ID.3 and swapped it for a Born!

Cupra Born wins !! Flawless Victory !!! Fatality 🤣🤣🤣

Rather than having a lagging infotainment system, I am thinking about an MG4. Especially as it is almost £10,000 cheaper! As for "sporty" there will be a Performance MG4 in 2023.

Regen braking is important. Can I suggest an alternative to 0-60 times ? 60-0 stopping distance using only regeneration.

and what about resale value

Born, though the id3 seems to be aging well

None of the above. Thou the Born is a bit less boring, both are more of the same and to expansive. Maybe when they design a 2-door coupe or even better a cabrio.

MG4?

The left hand drive wipers is annoying…

Pity America doesn't have Cupra, I think a lot of people would take one over a Chevy Bolt any day.

If I had to have one it would be the Born, but in reality (and much more likely) I'd have the ionic 5

Good review, but I’ll keep my Kona Electric

I prefer the Born.

Seat took the criticisms of the id3 and made the interior nicer but didn't change out the haptic buttons, sliders on the infotainment screen, and the stupid rear window buttons. ? Those were the main criticisms of the id3.

I'm looking forward to seeing what Skoda do with it.

Overpriced and the infotainment is still not where it should be. Android auto essentially means that these big manufacturers are lazy when it comes to this tech. Except tesla of course. Both of these cars are too expensive for what u get and I agree the mg4 could be an absolute unicorn if they can deliver on production. 10k less and as much if not more car

No brainer. I bought a V2 spec Born as it was cheaper than the ID3 when you added options to match the spec. What are you doing VW ?

And the price of the born is ??

Born for me!

MG4 :) Cupra Born before Id3

while i like the copper/bronxe coloured badging on the seat the mickey mouse transformer logos can get in the sea

How much is the born?

Perhaps the question is a Born with eco-boost or an i3s (even if BMW have stopped making them)? To be honest there is yet to be a proper EV hot hatch such as 300hp+ with 4WD … hopefully one will come along soon 🤔

Love the content! Looking to buy hybrid/electric with my next car. Any upcoming hybrid videos in the works? Or is it 100% electric 100% of the time? Keep up the good work!

Born’s miles better. I despise the ID3, I think it’s a cynical marketing exercise made from fisher price reject plastics, Cupra’s actually a proper car.

I still dont understand the VW choice to have the temperature buttons being non-illuminated. Just doesn’t make any senate as VW interiors have always been really good with illumination. My father just picked an Enyaq over an ID4 due to (amongst other things) this; his eyes aren’t what they used to be in low-light conditions.

Ditto, and in the words of yanni, the born all day every day

I do prefer the look of the Cupra, but wouldn’t buy either of them.

Cupra Born. But why on earth have the manufactures chosen to make both vehicles rear wheel drive, when people buying these sizes of car would benefit (as they have done traditionally) with front wheel drive in respect to all season capability.

Exactly the same car. But price is higher in the Born. You pay for trinkets. If it's my money 💰 is king. I test drove both but pockets won in the end. The tech is exactly the same. I mean 12inch vs. 10 inch screen you wont see the difference tbh. VW couldn't careless as they are making money from us.

There just too similar inside, and the fact that you can’t get matrix lights on the cupra is a deal breaker for me ,the Id program has to go back to its car roots and stop with the shortcomings, on window switches, driver screens , it’s a sad day that a 3 year old e golf looks better, and vw should twitch that terrible infotainment unit at this stage maybe going android with added car play app maybe the better option and stop with haptic touch buttons especially for hvac and wheel

couldn't live with the tramp stamp badge of the cupra and the stupid copper accents - so it's the vw for me all day long

Sorry but is it "cupra" or "qupra"

Why do you keep saying cue-pra?

But those lights……

Need a three way review with these two and the MG4.

Cupra

Born........in R Red.

Queuepra Born eh?

With the introduction of the MG4, these two already seem outdated ...

I like everything about the ID 3 but the interiors and software. The buttons in particular are annoying and it’s a sea of plastic and cheap feeling.

you MUST BE JOKING.... these two do not share only platform... or, as you neatly said, "some bits underneath that you don't see".... they share practically EVERYTHING except the bumpers and lights!!! cars that share platform (as in "some bits underneath") are for instance Peugeot 3008 and Citroen C5X or, Opel Corsa and Citroen C4.... THESE TWO are downright REBADGE! because they share complete drivetrain, the dashboard (regardless of "coloured accents" and may be some of the materials) and the rear bench, they have identical side silhouette because all side pillars and windows are the same! and since the boot opening and hood cutt-outs also look identical it is safe to say that their body shells (except before mentioned lights and bumpers that res screwed on it) are practically identical ... how can it be that THIS passes as "platform sharing" while new Astra is generally considered as "Peugeot 308 reskin"... PLEASE.!🤨😵‍💫

Qupra?? I thought it was pronounced 'Kupra'

Q-Pra :))

Your comment re Regen mode in ID.3 is completely wrong .A lazy comment You obviously do not drive the ID3 on a day basis.One pedal driving works quite effectively and smoothly if you use it on a daily basis.Your comments re heptic buttons sounds alot like those comments you see on ID Forum UK.A bit of perspective would be nice.

cupra does not have matrix running lights 👎

6:40 😂

Not interested in either car

CUPRA BORN OR VW ID.3? ANSWER... MG4 EV!!!

The way he says Cupra 🤢

I am happy Herbert Diess was fired. He is responsible for making VW the discount brand among the VW Group brands... I would buy the Born if it had Matrix LEDs