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CUPRA Formentor vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Vauxhall Frontera?

CUPRA Formentor vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,507 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers substantially more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 282 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Frontera

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 145 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers considerably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is marginally lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers very slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

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.

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 Frontera

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 Frontera

The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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CUPRA Formentor
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Vauxhall
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