Cupra Raval vs Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI
How the Cupra Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Cupra Raval | Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 277 mi | 263 mi |
| Usable battery | 51.5 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 11.5 kWh/100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Cupra Raval | Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 183 mi | 175 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 263 mi | 250 mi |
| Highway | 216 mi | 206 mi |
| City | 300 mi | 285 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Cupra Raval
- Further in winter
- Cupra Raval
- More efficient
- Cupra Raval
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Cupra Raval or the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI?
- On the EPA rating the Cupra Raval is rated 277 mi and the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 263 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 183 mi from the Cupra Raval and 175 mi from the Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.