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CUPRA Formentor vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Volvo EC40?

CUPRA Formentor vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more electric range
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,293 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 459 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers somewhat more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is substantially lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 631 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead 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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EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 km
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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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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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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Volvo
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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