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Kia XCeed vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or CUPRA Formentor?

Kia XCeed vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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

XCeed

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.

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

Formentor

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 Formentor offers significantly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

XCeed

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is only slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers very slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries only slightly more – 526 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
Kia XCeed
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Kia XCeed
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
CUPRA
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