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CUPRA Formentor vs Jaecoo 7 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Jaecoo 7?

CUPRA Formentor vs Jaecoo 7: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Jaecoo 7

1 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
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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.

Jaecoo 7 is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Jaecoo 7 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers visibly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 36 km more than the Jaecoo 7.

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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 CUPRA Formentor offers markedly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 111 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 Jaecoo 7 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 115 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 clearly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more boot space – 450 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries slightly more – 526 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is clearly superior overall 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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Jaecoo 7

The Jaecoo 7 is a striking compact SUV that pairs bold, modern styling with a spacious, well-equipped cabin aimed at families and tech-minded buyers. It offers strong value, a comfortable ride and plenty of gadgetry, though you should weigh dealer support and long-term ownership reputation when deciding.

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Reviews Jaecoo 7

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Jean
25 Jul 2026, 09:11:33

Those who buy Chinese are destroying their jobs!
If your neighbor who makes cars in France stops making them, he won't be able to buy what you sell anymore!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
31,600 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
90 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
54 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
1,870 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Jaecoo
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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