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CUPRA Formentor vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Polestar 2?

CUPRA Formentor vs Polestar 2: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly 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:

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,750 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 533 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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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 Polestar 2 offers somewhat more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.2 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 260 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 significantly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers marginally more boot space – 450 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries somewhat more – 526 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
CUPRA Formentor
Polestar 2

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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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CUPRA Formentor
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Polestar
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