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CUPRA Formentor vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Subaru Outback?

CUPRA Formentor vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly 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:

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

CUPRA Formentor is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,779 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Outback

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 169 HP. That’s roughly 221 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 Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 228 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, CUPRA Formentor is slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries marginally more – 557 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 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 : 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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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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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

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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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The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Subaru
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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