Compare performance (390 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or VW Arteon?
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 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.
CUPRA Formentor is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,040 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
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 CUPRA Formentor offers moderately more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers somewhat more torque with 480 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.
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 slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers visibly more boot space – 590 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries barely more – 569 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor stands well ahead of its rival 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 VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
|
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
133 - 195 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
|
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
|
Trunk capacity
590 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
4,866 mm
|
|
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
|
Width
1,871 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
|
|
Payload
439 - 526 kg
|
Payload
467 - 569 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
|
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
|
|
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
|
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
|
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
|
|
Brand
CUPRA
|
Brand
VW
|