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CUPRA Formentor vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or SsangYong Rexton?

CUPRA Formentor vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,893 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Rexton

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 substantially more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers very slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 39 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is clearly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers considerably more boot space – 784 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 334 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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.

from £35,200
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
SsangYong Rexton

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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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CUPRA Formentor
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SsangYong
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