Cupra Born vs VW Id.3 - All the little differences

[@bst1623]

Some corrections for the Born if anyone doesn't know... 6:43 Change the temperature easily... Swipe the temperature number on the screen left/right to change the temperature by 0.5 at a time. 6:54 Tap both the blue and red areas in the slider bar at the bottom to change the heated seat intensity. Both can be done at any time and in any screen.

[@BatteryLife]

Thanks for number one. Number 2 works on Id.3 as well.

[@philax9497]

Nice video. I am soon getting my Cupra Born it is already built in the factory in Germany but now it's queues in the docks for it to be shipped to Sweden. I can't wait. Been waiting since July 22

[@iain8837]

6:18 Climate can be set on the main screen by holding your finger on it then selecting which favourite 3 things to show on the first screen, and next 3 on the second screen that’s accessed by swiping across. Heated seats are activated by a double tap on the slider control for each side, very simple and effective. Heated steering is in the climate page as you state, but you can also set it to come on automatically if the external temperature is cold, and you can specify which level it should come on at, low, med, high. I’ve only sat in an id3 and the interior didn’t do it for me so went with the Born. Love the way it drives. Night and day compared to a DSG Kamiq!

[@jonwragg3822]

6:00 On the id3 if you press assist and then press the screen on the road line marker that takes you to lane assist where you can toggle it on or off.

[@alistairl]

That's how I do it

[@kevinwalton4538]

Thanks Chris. I couldn’t fault our ID3 to be fair. I’d only swap it for another ID ….I did a 5!

[@RBcymru]

Its personal taste. I bought the Born as it was nicer inside with a bigger infotainment screen and looked different plus it came with more options than the available ID3 which cost more in the UK. The ID3 is a nice car but I preferred the sportier look of the Born, the Born also has a black interior which I liked in my old Audi. I do prefer the ID3 wheels as the V2 Born ones are OK. I think the Born could have been lowered more and given a more sportier look with bigger front vents like Mercedes etc. Phone charger pad is a bit rubbish in the Born as your phone does tend to fall out. Haptic buttons not he best and no rear AC vents disappointing but its built to a cost. Not many after market add on's for either car which is also disappointing (Maxton etc.)

[@magnusa24]

The Born reversing camera has a washer fluid nozzle next to it which cleans it when the washer fluid for the window is engaged 😉

[@Ultravore]

You said that that in the Cupra, the lights don't move and that is correct, but it still has cornering light. It's activating your fog lights in the direction where you go so it has the same effect.

[@chrischild3667]

Great video. For anyone interested and deciding which to buy, the 58kWh ID3 can have a tow bar fitted behind the number plate. it's not for towing, rather for bike carriers or a luggage box. The Born does not have that option on either the 58kWh or 77kWh models. Born also can't officially have roof bars (think this may also be the case for the ID3).

[@highlanderes]

Awesome - thanks!

[@Turbovulc]

In the Cupra you can adjust temperature in the main screen by just swipe the current temperature up or down. And also fullscreeen a function, map, radio or energy consumption asw with more information.

[@alistairl]

GTX with 210kW ? Sounds like the new motor going in to the ID.7 ! :)

[@BatteryLife]

It is

[@alistairl]

@@BatteryLife So exciting. Do you release any ID.7 content on Monday ?

[@bshah4831]

The Cupra suspension is 10 to 15mm lower. Is DCC the same in both?

[@Jonathan_104]

8:53 that's not true. When I swipe down in my ID.3 it will only show the notification screen, if there are actually notifications. If not, it will always show the favourites screen first. When you previously opened up the notifications screen (which I presume you did, because previously in the video there were 2 notifications, but they were gone at 8:53) it then stayed at this screen, so when you swiped down again it was still in its old position. By default the favourites screen will show, if there are no notifications. Other than that I was surprised that there were that many negative differences on the Born. Besides the little bit more power on the Boost version, the Born is inferior in any regards to the ID.3 in my opinion.

[@BatteryLife]

For me it is always notifications first. Since software 1.xx

[@Jonathan_104]

@@BatteryLife hmm, that’s weird. I have a 1st Plus as well with Software 3.0 OTA.

[@Nelsonrgpereira]

@@Jonathan_104 my 1st plus(3.0) has the same behavior as yours. Default is favorite settings, when have notification it opens notification.

[@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145]

In Denmark a 77 kw ID.3 is 8000€ more than a 77 kw Born… and to me the Born both looks and drives better… and has 27 more horses in its stable. The only “wins” that the ID.3 scores is in its better reversing camera placement an the LED Matrix lights… to me, that’s not a lot for 8000 €!

[@Nelsonrgpereira]

You forgot the ID3 also has ambient light on the center square in the middle of the seats

[@RedBatteryHead]

I love my Born. True the camera is very low. I would like it to lock when walking away.

[@pauldarlington9157]

We considered one but on closer inspection decided not too. No ski hatch and a inferior rear camera arrangement didn’t help.

[@pauldarlington9157]

And no matrix headlight definitely rules it out. We also tested an EV6 this week and my wife much preferred the ID3 and to be honest it wasn’t dramatically better then the ID3, and not for cost.

[@nenewapete]

On the CUPRA you can rearrange the info panels just holding press on them

[@contra_plano]

Câmera in ID3 is an extra, you have to buy it

[@mkmproductions9257]

You are comparing cars with different specification, the Cupra Born with 58kWh battery doesn't have the Drive mode-button and the Cupra-button. You can also set the steering wheel heating by simply press the steering wheel in the climate menu.

[@Richard1976]

I think the id3 has the better options but the cupra looks more badass. Therefore i would go for luxury and get the id3

[@arjanvanmidden646]

Does it remember seat settings by user? So when you get in the car and select user, the seat slides to a memory position?

[@horiatautan8187]

Silly question: On the ID 3 - how can you make it lock or unlock based on key proximity

[@BatteryLife]

Only unlock

[@slash0t5]

Du lässt mich immer an Jürgen Klopp denken 😊

[@TassieEV]

The Cupra though for looks is still my favourite of the two, has a more aggressive sporty look about it mind you I am unsure if either car has any room under the front seats to put feet for rear seat passengers.

[@whatthe6532]

True. It’s tight for feet.

[@DanielVSL]

They don't remember lane assist settings? Even my safety-first Volvo C40 does that 🙄

[@BatteryLife]

No, they don't. Every new car that comes on the market has to have that on for a few years. C40 is older

[@tomquimby8669]

So does the dealer go through the pre flight checks before you pilot the car? I test drove the ID4 had no clue where the parking brake was and was perturbed when the car fought me trying to change lanes. I took it back and said er no thanks, horrid thing.

[@BatteryLife]

Parking brakes goes on and off automatically. Lane Assist is law in the EU for every new car for some years.

[@tomquimby8669]

@@BatteryLife I don't see the point of lane assist. Perfect for sleeping lorry (truck ) drivers. otherwise take a break if you are drowsy

[@tomquimby8669]

Another issue that is starting to bother me is child seats. How are you supposed to remove a child with a battery fire blasting flames to where you need to stand to get at the child? Isofix redesign perhaps.

[@Kauppamopo]

ID.3 has 10" screen and Born has 12"?

[@giorgiol4902]

they have a feature in common though... the software is crappy on both 😂😂😂

[@jevgenijssokolovs8482]

My id.3 has pedestrian sound

[@chrischild3667]

I think it could be to do with date of manufacture. My 2020 etron makes no sound but newer ones do.

[@simondehaas8784]

Mine too

[@bigicar8007]

ofc id3 is the best for you but for as who are watching this cupra is much better.

[@regnar1967]

Iam sorry to say that , the ID3 is the ugly sister here. The cupra is looking sharp and fresh😊

[@BatteryLife]

That is ok. No need to be sorry

[@Therealmiracleworker]

The Cupra looks nicer from the inside but its so ugly from the front, I really cant get away with that wide mouth frog look. Also the Matrix headlights are the best thing about the ID3, losing them makes it a none starter.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

But both can have the AR HUD?

[@Therealmiracleworker]

@@abraxastulammo9940 Yes, its on the ID3 tour and Max