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CUPRA Formentor vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or VW Tiguan?

CUPRA Formentor vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (10 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan is very slightly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,173 £.

Both cars consume an average of 1.4 L/100km – no difference here.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 126 km on a single charge.

Tiguan

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 clearly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers a bit more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Formentor

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is a bit lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries very slightly more – 556 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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CUPRA Formentor
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
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