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CUPRA Formentor vs Kia EV3 comparison

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?

CUPRA Formentor vs Kia EV3: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

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.

EV3

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
Kia EV3

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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Kia EV3

The 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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CUPRA Formentor
Kia EV3

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,451 mm
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
470 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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