Compare performance (390 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?
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.
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.
When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor has a to a small extent edge – offering 390 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Formentor pulls a bit stronger with 480 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
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.
The CUPRA Formentor 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.
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 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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Price
35200 - 62500 £
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Price
26100 - 48700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
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co2
114 - 185 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
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Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
611 L
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Length
4451 mm
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Length
4631 - 4651 mm
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Width
1839 - 1852 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1511 - 1537 mm
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Height
1462 - 1487 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
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Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
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Payload
489 - 547 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, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 390 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 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
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2026
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.