CUPRA Formentor vs VW Touareg – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 27986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Formentor performs significantly better – achieving up to 126 km, about 75 km more than the VW Touareg.

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 VW Touareg has a noticeable edge – offering 462 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg pulls evident stronger with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Formentor is significantly lighter – 1434 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers significantly more room – 810 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs somewhat better – up to 1800 L, which is about 295 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg clearly perceptible takes the win – 751 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Our conclusion: The CUPRA Formentor proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, CUPRA Formentor is the better all-rounder in this comparison.