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Cupra Born · Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWhvsMini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cupra Born · Facelift 2026

VZ 84 kWh

326 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present
VS

Mini Electric (J01)

JCW 54.2 kWh

258 hpElectricFWDAutomaticHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph Unrestricted
    200 km/h
    124 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    545 Nm
    402 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWhMiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
326hp243kW
258hp192kW
Torque
545Nm402lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,004kg4,418lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight-
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
54.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Length
4,336mm171in
3,858mm152in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,756mm69in
Height
1,543mm61in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,526mm99in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
385L
210L
Max trunk volume-
800L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWhMiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
34.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
326 hp
243 kW
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
258 hp
192 kW

Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh has 68 hp more than Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh and Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
545 Nm
402 lb-ft
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
2,004 kg
4,418 lb
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh and Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
326 hp
243 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,336 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,858 mm
151.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWhMiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
545 Nm
402 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
2,004 kg
4,418 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,336 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,858 mm
151.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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