CUPRA Formentor vs VW Polo – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

VW Polo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 18240 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: 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 has a distinct edge – offering 333 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs barely noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Polo tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Polo is noticeable lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeable more room – 450 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs noticeable better – up to 1505 L, which is about 380 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor to a small extent takes the win – 526 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.