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Renault Austral vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or CUPRA Formentor?

Renault Austral vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly more trunk space

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Austral is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,327 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Formentor

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 substantially more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 190 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 Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Formentor is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Austral

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, CUPRA Formentor is only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 231 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries very slightly more – 526 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive overall lead 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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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
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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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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
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 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
19.7 kWh
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
4,451 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,511 - 1,537 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
1,415 - 1,505 L
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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