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CUPRA Formentor vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

CUPRA Formentor vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Formentor is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,530 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 444 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

IONIQ 5

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 clearly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 161 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Formentor is slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 130 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 noticeably lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers a bit more boot space – 520 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,580 L, about 165 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries barely more – 530 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is barely 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.

from £42,800
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 229 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 570 km
CUPRA Formentor
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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CUPRA Formentor
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
42,800 - 45,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,451 mm
Length
4,655 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,537 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,415 L
Max trunk capacity
1,580 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
515 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
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