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CUPRA Tavascan vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or VW Passat?

CUPRA Tavascan vs VW Passat: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly 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

Tavascan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,258 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 553 km, about 418 km more than the VW Passat.

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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 Tavascan offers slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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 Passat is visibly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers visibly more boot space – 690 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan 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 £45,700
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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Reviews CUPRA Tavascan

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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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,644 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
507 - 522 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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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