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CUPRA Terramar vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or Peugeot 208?

CUPRA Terramar vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

CUPRA Terramar

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 208 is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the CUPRA Terramar costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Terramar uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 314 km more than the CUPRA Terramar.

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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 Terramar offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Terramar is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Terramar delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Terramar

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,638 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Terramar carries clearly more – 542 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Terramar is far ahead overall 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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 51,100 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
36 - 191 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,638 - 1,904 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,869 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
512 - 542 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Peugeot
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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