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CUPRA Formentor vs Skoda Scala comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Skoda Scala?

CUPRA Formentor vs Skoda Scala: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

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

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally 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:

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.

Skoda Scala is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,813 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Scala

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 considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 240 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 Scala takes 8.2 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Formentor is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Scala tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 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 Scala is slightly lighter – 1,199 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Scala offers marginally more boot space – 467 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

For maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor offers barely more capacity – up to 1,505 L, about 95 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 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 £35,200
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
Skoda Scala

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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Skoda Scala

The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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CUPRA Formentor
Skoda Scala

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 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
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
467 L
Length
4,451 mm
Length
4,362 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Max trunk capacity
1,410 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
403 - 431 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 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
C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Skoda
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