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Cupra Born VZ vs MINI John Cooper Works FWD: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2022 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ACupra Born VZ

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

Gap1,912 € per yearin favour of the Born VZ (−80 %)≈ 881 L petrol 95
BMINI John Cooper Works FWD

2,392 €per year

7,3 L/100 km weighted · 15.95 € per 100 km · 1 102 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · BornBB · JohnGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway409 €2,637 €2,227 € · Born
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway481 €2,392 €1,912 € · Born
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway569 €2,197 €1,629 € · Born

Cumulative saving for the Born VZ

1 year
1,912 €
3 years
5,735 €
5 years
9,559 €
10 years
19,117 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.4 kWh/100 km · 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
308 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,748 kg · 1,175 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born VZ is about 80% cheaper than the MINI John Cooper Works FWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Cupra Born VZ is 560 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Cupra Born VZ is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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