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CUPRA Formentor vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Skoda Octavia Combi?

CUPRA Formentor vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 visibly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Skoda Octavia Combi is marginally lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers noticeably more boot space – 640 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 195 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries only slightly more – 534 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 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.

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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
Skoda Octavia Combi

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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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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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CUPRA Formentor
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 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
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,451 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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