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CUPRA Terramar vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or Fiat Panda?

CUPRA Terramar vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

CUPRA Terramar

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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

Terramar

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the CUPRA Terramar costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Terramar uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Panda

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 Terramar offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Terramar is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Terramar delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 308 Nm more.

Terramar

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.

Seats: CUPRA Terramar offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,638 kg. The difference is around 583 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers significantly more boot space – 540 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Terramar carries noticeably more – 542 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Terramar holds a decisive overall lead 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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Terramar

CUPRA Terramar

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 km
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CUPRA Terramar

The CUPRA Terramar blends the brand’s sporty DNA with the practicality of a compact crossover, offering striking design and a driver-focused, premium-feeling cabin. It’s aimed at buyers who want engaging handling and athletic looks without giving up everyday usability and modern connectivity.

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Reviews CUPRA Terramar

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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Max
18 Jun 2026, 06:22:57

Drives great. Responsive. Sporty but relaxed. Fairly intuitive controls. Just a bit more character than the Audi. (I've driven both) and after 2 months and 12,000 km in the Terramar, the Cupra is my favorite

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Marcin
4 Jun 2026, 13:13:44

My impressions are based on only a three-day test drive, and they are excellent. The test drive "convinced" me to buy the Cupra Terramar, and I am currently waiting for the model I ordered.

Lawrence
27 May 2026, 23:26:12

Test drove both, Terramar is more liveable for a family as more practical with larger interior space and feels more premium overall. The Formentor in VZ form is super fast and agile and great fun to drive, but feels less premium all round. I also think the Terramar looks nicer inside and out.

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David Burrell
21 Jan 2026, 22:24:34

Had a Terramar for nearly 12 months and it’s proven a great choice. Love the driving experience and that fact it’s less common than Tiguan/Q3 cousins. V2 spec gives you so much kit you don’t need any extras.

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Rafał
13 Jan 2026, 21:59:07

A better-equipped version of a car that's technically very similar to the Q3, offered at a more attractive price.

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 51,100 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
36 - 191 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,638 - 1,904 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
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Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,869 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
-
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
512 - 542 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Fiat
Is the CUPRA Terramar offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Terramar is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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