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CUPRA Formentor vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Skoda Fabia?

CUPRA Formentor vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,446 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Fabia

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 CUPRA Formentor offers clearly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 213 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 Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

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

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is noticeably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers somewhat more boot space – 450 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 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 £35,800
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
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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CUPRA Formentor
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
112 - 126 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
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

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