CUPRA Formentor vs VW Taigo – 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 Taigo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 15617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.90 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 decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Taigo tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor pulls significantly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Taigo is somewhat lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers barely noticeable more room – 450 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs somewhat better – up to 1505 L, which is about 283 L more than the VW Taigo.

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 wins the duel decisively 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.