CUPRA Formentor vs Lexus RX – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

CUPRA Formentor has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 28273 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Lexus RX with 1.10 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Formentor performs decisively better – achieving up to 126 km, about 58 km more than the Lexus RX.

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 Lexus RX has a somewhat edge – offering 371 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 551 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 131 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly lighter – 1434 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus RX offers slight more room – 461 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus RX performs somewhat better – up to 1678 L, which is about 173 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RX a bit takes the win – 620 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.