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CUPRA Formentor vs BYD Atto 2 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 27,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or BYD Atto 2?

CUPRA Formentor vs BYD Atto 2: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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BYD Atto 2

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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.

BYD Atto 2 is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,400 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,821 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 304 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Atto 2

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BYD Atto 2 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 170 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 only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 450 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries barely more – 526 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 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.

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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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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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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Carlos Aguilar
5 Feb 2026, 13:15:18

I've done 6,000 km and I'm delighted. I haven't tried other EVs, but I'm thrilled with the BYD Atto 2. It's true I don't go on long trips — I do everything in the city and nearby, about 100 to 150 km a day — and honestly it's been great in every way. When I hit 300,000 km I'll tell you again. Haha

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
27,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 41 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
260 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
290 - 310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 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
A, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BYD
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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