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CUPRA Formentor vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Renault Austral?

CUPRA Formentor vs Renault Austral: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space

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.

Renault Austral is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,327 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Austral

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 190 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 Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 210 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 barely lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers a bit more boot space – 527 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 231 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries very slightly more – 526 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is decisively ahead 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 : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
Renault Austral

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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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CUPRA Formentor
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 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
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,451 mm
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault
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