Compare performance (390 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Volvo XC90?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
CUPRA Formentor is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,064 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers substantially more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 57 km more than the Volvo XC90.
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 Volvo XC90 offers marginally more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC90 delivers visibly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is considerably lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 646 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.
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Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
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Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Electric Range
69 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
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co2
71 - 188 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
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Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
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Width
1,923 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
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Payload
600 - 710 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 390 HP
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Power HP
250 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
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Torque
360 - 669 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
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Power kW
184 - 299 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Volvo
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