CUPRA Formentor vs Kia EV6 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the Kia EV6 costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3321 £.

As for range, the Kia EV6 performs significantly better – achieving up to 582 km, about 456 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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 Kia EV6 has a decisively edge – offering 609 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV6 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the CUPRA Formentor tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 pulls significantly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Formentor is distinct lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV6 offers minimal more room – 490 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs somewhat better – up to 1505 L, which is about 215 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor to a small extent takes the win – 526 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Our conclusion: The Kia EV6 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Kia EV6 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.