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CUPRA Tavascan vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or VW Golf Variant?

CUPRA Tavascan vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf Variant is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,873 £.

Golf Variant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Tavascan offers visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is significantly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 812 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers somewhat more boot space – 611 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries very slightly more – 547 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan is decisively ahead 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.

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Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 513 - 553 km
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CUPRA Tavascan

The CUPRA Tavascan is a striking electric crossover that blends aggressive, sporty design with surprising everyday practicality, pairing a coupe-like silhouette with SUV versatility. It feels lively and engaging on the road while offering premium touches inside, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want attitude without sacrificing comfort.

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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,644 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
507 - 522 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Tavascan?

The CUPRA Tavascan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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