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CUPRA Terramar vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (36900 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or VW Golf?

CUPRA Terramar

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VW Golf

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

Terramar

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the CUPRA Terramar costs 36900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11679 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the CUPRA Terramar with 1.60 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 143 km, about 25 km more than the CUPRA Terramar.

Golf

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 Golf has a to a small extent edge – offering 333 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the CUPRA Terramar takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Terramar tops out at 243 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls slight stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, VW Golf is clearly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1638 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers evident more room – 540 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Terramar hardly perceptible takes the win – 542 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
CUPRA Terramar
VW Golf

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CUPRA Terramar

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The CUPRA Terramar is a sharply styled, sporty SUV that brings athletic handling and bold design to buyers who want performance with everyday usability. Inside, premium finishes meet driver-focused flair and family-friendly practicality, making it a tempting pick for anyone who wants thrills without turning their daily routine into a chore.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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CUPRA Terramar
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
36900 - 50600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
36 - 191 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1638 - 1904 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4519 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1869 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1586 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
512 - 542 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 243 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Terramar have?

The CUPRA Terramar is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.