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CUPRA Formentor vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Jaguar I-Pace?

CUPRA Formentor vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,449 £.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 343 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

I-Pace

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jaguar I-Pace offers barely more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers clearly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 216 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is clearly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 792 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 638 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries somewhat more – 526 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace comes out modestly 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 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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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
-
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Jaguar
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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