Cupra Formentor (Mk1) or Volkswagen Tiguan III?

2020–present vs 2024–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Formentor (Mk1) 4,450 mm, Tiguan III 4,539 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Formentor (Mk1) 450 l, Tiguan III 652 l.
Lowest consumption: Formentor (Mk1) 1.6 l/100 km, Tiguan III 0.4 l/100 km.
Power: Formentor (Mk1) 110–228 kW, Tiguan III 96–200 kW.
Standard equipment: Formentor (Mk1) 33 items (V), Tiguan III 38 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Cupra Formentor (Mk1)2020–present · 4 engines · V, VZ, VZ5Specifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Tiguan III2024–present · 8 engines · Life, Elegance, R-Line, TiguanSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Cupra Formentor (Mk1)2020–presentno listings	Volkswagen Tiguan III2024–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,450 mm	Length4,539 mm
Width	Width1,839 mm	Width1,842 mm
Height	Height1,511 mm	Height1,656 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,680 mm	Wheelbase2,681 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–158 mm	Ground clearance185 mm–190 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume345 l–450 l	Trunk volume490 l–652 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,425 kg–1,707 kg	Curb weight1,596 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank45 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2024–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines8
Power	Power110–228 kW (150–310 hp)	Power96–200 kW (131–272 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 e-Hybrid 204	Lowest consumption0.4 l/100 km · 1.5 eHybrid 204
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 2.0 TSI 310 4Drive VZ	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 2.0 TSI 265 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsV · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · V	Items in the base trim38 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · VZ	Items in the top trim43 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort15 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Cupra Formentor (Mk1) or Volkswagen Tiguan III?

Length: Volkswagen Tiguan III 4,539 mm, Cupra Formentor (Mk1) 4,450 mm (a 89 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,681 vs 2,680 mm. Boot: 652 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Cupra Formentor (Mk1) or Volkswagen Tiguan III?

The most frugal Cupra Formentor (Mk1) uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 e-Hybrid 204); the most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan III 0.4 l/100 km (1.5 eHybrid 204).

Which is more powerful — Cupra Formentor (Mk1) or Volkswagen Tiguan III?

The strongest Cupra Formentor (Mk1) makes 228 kW (310 hp) (2.0 TSI 310 4Drive VZ); the strongest Volkswagen Tiguan III 200 kW (272 hp) (1.5 eHybrid 272).

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