CUPRA Formentor vs Mazda CX-80 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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 distinctly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the Mazda CX-80 costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12973 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 1.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Formentor performs significantly better – achieving up to 126 km, about 65 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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 CUPRA Formentor has a barely noticeable edge – offering 333 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.80 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-80 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 pulls distinctly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers visibly more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the CUPRA Formentor is markedly lighter – 1434 kg compared to 2131 kg. The difference is around 697 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers significantly more room – 450 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-80 performs clearly better – up to 1971 L, which is about 466 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-80 slightly takes the win – 650 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.