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BMW X3 vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or CUPRA Formentor?

BMW X3 vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • visibly more trunk space

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Formentor is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,016 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 38 km more than the BMW X3.

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 BMW X3 offers marginally more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers noticeably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is markedly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers visibly more boot space – 570 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 195 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is decisively ahead 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 : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
BMW X3
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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CUPRA Formentor

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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BMW X3
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
4,755 mm
Length
4,451 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
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