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CUPRA Formentor vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Audi A5 Sportback?

CUPRA Formentor vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Formentor is somewhat cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers a bit more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 16 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

A5 Sportback

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 Audi A5 Sportback offers noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 249 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 345 Nm more.

Formentor

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 1,770 kg. The difference is around 336 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers marginally more boot space – 450 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries marginally more – 530 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback comes out modestly 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.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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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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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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