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CUPRA Formentor vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or BMW X3?

CUPRA Formentor vs BMW X3: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially 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 markedly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 38 km more than the BMW X3.

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

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

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

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

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 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,800
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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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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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

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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BMW X3

The BMW X3 blends sporty handling with premium comfort, making it a strong choice for drivers who want an engaging everyday SUV. Its well-appointed interior and confident road manners give it broad appeal for families and commuters who value style and versatility.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
570 kg

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

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