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CUPRA Formentor vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or VW ID.7?

CUPRA Formentor vs VW ID.7: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Formentor is noticeably cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,134 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 582 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

ID.7

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.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers a bit more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 199 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 clearly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 746 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers moderately more boot space – 532 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 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.

from £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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CUPRA Formentor

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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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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
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
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
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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