CUPRA Formentor vs Vauxhall Astra – Which one offers the better deal?

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.

Vauxhall Astra has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 10050 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs decisively better – achieving up to 419 km, about 293 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 333 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor pulls slightly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 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 Vauxhall Astra is minimal lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers slight more room – 450 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs somewhat better – up to 1505 L, which is about 166 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor hardly perceptible takes the win – 526 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.