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Renault Arkana vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Arkana or CUPRA Formentor?

Renault Arkana vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Renault Arkana

3.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
Customer feedback generally presents the Arkana as an economical, stylish and practical family crossover that suits everyday needs. Owners often praise its fuel economy, space and safety, while noting it isn’t a sporty coupe; a few reports of serious mechanical issues and costly repairs also appear. Opinions are mixed enough that broader reliability trends aren’t fully clear from the available comments.

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Arkana

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Arkana is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,784 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Arkana with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Formentor

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 Formentor offers clearly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers considerably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

Arkana

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries slightly more – 526 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 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.

from £35,200
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

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

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Arkana

The Arkana stands out with its striking coupe-SUV design, blending sporty aesthetics with practicality. Its bold silhouette and high ride height offer a unique presence on the road, attracting attention wherever it goes. Inside, the Arkana combines modern technology with comfort, making it a versatile choice for both city driving and weekend getaways.

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CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Renault Arkana
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 31,900 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
106 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,510 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
4,451 mm
Width
1,821 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Payload
451 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
143 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
105 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

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