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CUPRA Formentor vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Vauxhall Astra?

CUPRA Formentor vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,964 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 328 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Astra

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 clearly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Formentor

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is clearly superior overall 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.

from £35,200
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
CUPRA Formentor
Vauxhall Astra

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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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CUPRA Formentor
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall
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