Golf 7PHEVvsBornBEV

Volkswagen Golf 7 GTE vs Cupra Born: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

compact2015 vs 202115,000 km/anMixedPetrol 95 2.17 €/LHome 0.20 €/kWhMethodology

Annual mileage

15,000 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

AVolkswagen Golf 7 GTE

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

15,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 2 371 kWh per year

GapComparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

BCupra Born

493 €per year

16,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.29 € per 100 km · 2 465 kWh per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined: 15.2 kWh/100 km · 15.8 kWh/100 km
Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid · Fully electric
Power: 204 ch · 201 ch
Kerb weight: 1,614 kg · 1,710 kg

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Volkswagen Golf 7 GTE vs the Cupra Born?

Cupra Born offers more range: 420 km vs 50 km for Volkswagen Golf 7 GTE (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.