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CUPRA Formentor vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

CUPRA Formentor vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 221,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 10.8 L/100km.

Super Series Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Super Series Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Formentor offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers significantly more boot space – 450 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive 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 Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
McLaren
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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