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BMW iX3 vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (469 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX3 or CUPRA Formentor?

BMW iX3 vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

BMW iX3

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more electric range

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

iX3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Formentor is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the BMW iX3 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,530 £.

As for electric range, the BMW iX3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 805 km, about 679 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Formentor

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW iX3 offers somewhat more power – delivering 469 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BMW iX3 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX3 delivers noticeably more torque with 645 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

iX3

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 clearly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 926 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX3 is clearly superior overall 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.

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iX3

BMW iX3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 469 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 805 km
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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Johan
20 Sept 2025, 16:15:37

Nice range, fast charging and… bidirectional charging!!

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With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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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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CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 66,300 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
805 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
4,451 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Payload
465 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
469 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
645 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
345 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the BMW iX3?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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