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Tesla Model Y vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model Y or CUPRA Formentor?

Tesla Model Y vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly lighter
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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

Model Y

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Tesla Model Y is barely cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,474 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers substantially more range – reaching up to 622 km, about 496 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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 Tesla Model Y offers somewhat more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers markedly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Model Y

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is visibly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more boot space – 836 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 386 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries a bit more – 526 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 622 km
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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that pairs practical interior space with a minimalist, tech-forward cabin that feels modern and airy. Its confident electric performance and suite of driver-assist features make everyday driving effortless, and regular software updates help the car stay fresh over time.

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Reviews Tesla Model Y

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Franz
15 Sept 2025, 11:46:15

The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

CUPRA Formentor

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
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
34,300 - 53,100 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
435 - 472 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Tesla
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Tesla Model Y offered with different drivetrains?

The Tesla Model Y is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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