Compare performance (333 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35200 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or VW Tiguan?
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 Tiguan has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1941 £.
Both cars consume an average of 1.40 L per 100 km – no difference here.
The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 126 km on a single charge.
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 to a small extent edge – offering 333 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Formentor pulls barely noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is slightly lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly perceptible more room – 652 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs minimal better – up to 1650 L, which is about 145 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan barely noticeable takes the win – 533 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor has the upper hand 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Price
35200 - 55000 £
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Price
33300 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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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
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
32 - 199 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1434 - 1742 kg
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4451 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1839 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1511 - 1537 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
458 - 526 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 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 - 333 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.