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CUPRA Formentor vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or SsangYong Torres?

CUPRA Formentor vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SsangYong Torres is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers considerably more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 336 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Torres

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 significantly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 141 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 marginally lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers noticeably more boot space – 703 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries very slightly more – 552 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is far ahead 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
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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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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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