Compare performance (390 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Kia EV3?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia EV3 is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,393 £.
As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 479 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.
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 substantially more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Formentor is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm more.
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 noticeably lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 366 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers very slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.
For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,505 L, about 254 L more than the Kia EV3.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor holds a narrow overall lead 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.
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.
detailsThe Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.
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Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
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Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Electric Range
436 - 605 km
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
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Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Length
4,451 mm
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Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
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Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
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Payload
470 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 390 HP
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Power HP
204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
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Torque
283 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
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Power kW
150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Kia
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