CUPRA Formentor vs Ford Focus – Which car suits you better?

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

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.

Ford Focus has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7727 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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 CUPRA Formentor has a somewhat edge – offering 333 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

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

Both models offer the same torque – 420 Nm.

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 curb weight, the Ford Focus is minimal lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers a bit more room – 450 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs a bit better – up to 1505 L, which is about 151 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Focus hardly perceptible takes the win – 560 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.