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Lexus LS vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or CUPRA Formentor?

Lexus LS vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Lexus LS

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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Formentor is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,526 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

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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 CUPRA Formentor offers barely more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is significantly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 911 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers marginally more boot space – 450 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries slightly more – 526 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is decisively ahead 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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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
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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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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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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
216 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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