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Audi Q5 vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or CUPRA Formentor?

Audi Q5 vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • moderately more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Formentor is noticeably cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,130 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi Q5 with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 26 km more than the Audi Q5.

Formentor

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers very slightly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is markedly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 476 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers moderately more boot space – 520 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £35,200
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
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Audi Q5

The Audi Q5 is a refined compact luxury SUV that blends a plush, well-appointed interior with confident, composed handling suited to everyday driving. It’s a strong choice if you want a comfortable, technology-rich cabin and a practical, upscale package that feels polished on both city streets and longer trips.

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Reviews Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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