CUPRA Formentor vs Honda HR-V – 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.

Honda HR-V has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5499 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 5 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 convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 167 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Formentor is hardly perceptible lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1452 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers evident more room – 450 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs somewhat better – up to 1505 L, which is about 216 L more than the Honda HR-V.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor distinct takes the win – 526 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Our conclusion: The CUPRA Formentor proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, CUPRA Formentor is the better all-rounder in this comparison.