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CUPRA Formentor vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (390 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or VW Passat?
CUPRA Formentor vs VW Passat: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Formentor
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
CUPRA Formentor is barely cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,221 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the CUPRA Formentor with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Passat offers marginally more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 9 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.
Passat
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 noticeably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 118 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 VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers somewhat more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 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 barely lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 265 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The CUPRA Formentor leads convincingly 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 £35,200
CUPRA Formentor
CUPRA Formentor
VW Passat
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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 Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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CUPRA Formentor
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 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
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 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
1,434 - 1,742 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4,451 mm
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Length
4,917 mm
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
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Height
1,521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 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, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 390 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
VW
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