CUPRA Formentor vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the CUPRA Formentor's engine?

Up to 333 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the CUPRA Formentor use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 1.40 L.

Q: How far can the CUPRA Formentor go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 126 km.

Q: How many kWh does the CUPRA Formentor’s battery hold?

The battery offers a capacity of 19.70 kWh.

Q: What are the CUPRA Formentor’s length, width and height?

The CUPRA Formentor measures 4451 mm long, 1839 mm wide and 1511 mm high.

Q: Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the VW Golf Variant's engine?

Up to 333 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf Variant according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.30 L.

Q: How fast can the VW Golf Variant go?

The VW Golf Variant reaches up to 250 km/h.

Compare performance (333 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (35200 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or VW Golf Variant?

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CUPRA Formentor

VW Golf Variant

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.

VW Golf Variant has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9103 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Formentor manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

Golf Variant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 333 HP each.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.80 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 420 Nm.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf Variant is minimal lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 68 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers evident more room – 611 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs barely noticeable better – up to 1642 L, which is about 137 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant minimal takes the win – 547 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Formentor proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Formentor is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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CUPRA Formentor

Price : 35200 - 55000 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.8 L
Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity : 19.70 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.8 - 9 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 205 - 250 km/h
Torque : 250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Formentor
Modell : Formentor VZ 2.0 TSI, Formentor 1.5 TSI, Formentor 1.5 eTSI, Formentor 2.0 TSI, Formentor 2.0 TDI, Formentor 1.5 e-HYBRID, Formentor VZ 1.5 e-HYBRID
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, E, D, F, B
Trim Level : 4Drive DSG, Extreme 4Drive DSG, DSG, Extreme DSG, Black Edition DSG, Black Edition 4Drive DSG
Power kW : 110 - 245 kW
co2 : 32 - 199 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 1984 cm3
Curb weight : 1434 - 1742 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 55 L
Trunk capacity : 345 - 450 L
Length : 4451 mm
Width : 1839 mm
Height : 1511 - 1537 mm
Brand : CUPRA
Max trunk capacity : 1415 - 1505 L
Payload : 458 - 526 kg

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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CUPRA Formentor

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Costs and Consumption
Price 35200 - 55000 £	Price 26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.8 L	Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 117 - 126 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 32 - 199 g/km	co2 114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 55 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Estate
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1434 - 1742 kg	Curb weight 1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity 345 - 450 L	Trunk capacity 611 L
Length 4451 mm	Length 4631 - 4651 mm
Width 1839 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1511 - 1537 mm	Height 1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity 1415 - 1505 L	Max trunk capacity 1624 - 1642 L
Payload 458 - 526 kg	Payload 489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 333 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed 205 - 250 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 250 km/h
Torque 250 - 420 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 110 - 245 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3