Compare the Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cupra Formentor

A sensible family choice, and a supremely plush one
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Not quite an SUV, but genuinely sporty fun
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

If you are weighing up the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Cupra Formentor, both cars fit real buttons on the steering wheel, but each has climate controls that are harder or annoying to use on the move. In the back, travelling three abreast is a bit of a squeeze in the Audi, while in the Cupra you will not want to squeeze a third adult onto the centre rear seat unless you have to. At higher speeds on the motorway, the Q4 e-tron has minimal tyre roar in the cabin, whereas you get rather a lot of road noise from the Formentor's wide tyres. In practical terms, the Audi has a bigger boot, but the Cupra can tow more.

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Sport 150kW 63kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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V1 1.5 TSI 150 Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type Estate cars
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 515 litres (4 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,487 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,603 mm x ?? mm x 1,632 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,484 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,537 mm
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best
First year tax rate £10 Best First year tax rate £560
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.0 miles / kWh
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
46.3 mpg
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
269 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery size 63 kWh Battery size —
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 30 · high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 21 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 150kW 63kWh Auto Engine name 1.5 TSI 150
Engine size Electric • 204 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type Estate cars
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 8.1 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 63 kWh Battery size —
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
269 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 515 litres Best Boot (seats up) 450 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,487 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,603 mm Length 4,484 mm
Width — Width 1,852 mm
Height 1,632 mm Height 1,537 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.68 m
Turning circle 11.5 m Turning circle 11.4 m

Full features list

  • 230V socket
  • Acoustic glazing for front door windows
  • Adapter for V2L Charging
  • Adapter for V2L Charging (camping socket)
  • Audi warranty - 4 years or 75000 miles
  • Audi warranty - 5 years or 90000 miles
  • Bi-directional charging (V2L)
  • Compact charging system
  • Heat pump
  • Metallic paint
  • Opening panoramic sunroof
  • Routine/Delta cloth - Black with silver stitching + front sport seats with semi-integrated head restraints
  • Towbar folding
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Digital key
  • Keyless Go
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 zone automatic air conditioning
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
  • Accent surfaces in gloss black - centre console control panel, switch panel and trim on front doors in gloss black
  • Black carpets
  • Door armrests in leatherette
  • Front centre armrest with storage light
  • Front/rear floor mats
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated front door sill trims with aluminium inlay
  • Illumination for front cupholders
  • Lockable glove compartment
  • Manual seat adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
  • Paddle shifts
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear head restraints
  • Routine/Delta cloth upholstery + front sport seats with semi-integrated head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stationary heating and climate control
  • Steel grey cloth headlining
  • Storage net on the back of the front seat backrests
  • Twin spoke multifunction leather steering wheel
  • Two front cupholders
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Body coloured front grille
  • Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/auto dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
  • Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Heated rear window
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Projection light in the exterior mirrors, e-tron logo projected from the underside of the exterior mirror onto the ground
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Single frame grille with a structured, closed surface within an octagonal shape
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer hitch preparation
  • 11KW onboard charger
  • 165kW DC charging capability
  • AC and DC charging access point positioned on driver's side rear
  • Comfort suspension
  • Mode 3 type 2 AC charging cable 22kW
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Audi Virtual Cockpit - 11.9" display
  • Audi application store
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Audi drive select
  • Audi side assist with exit warning and rear cross traffic assist
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Comfort key with SAFELOCK
  • Electromechanical power steering
  • Lane departure warning including emergency assist
  • MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 12.8" curved touchscreen colour display
  • Parking system plus - front and rear parking sensors
  • Phone compartment with inductive charging function, dual
  • Power operated tailgate with sensor controlled release
  • Rear view camera
  • Swerve assist and turn assist
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Acoustic vehicle alerting system
  • Audi pre sense basic and rear
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
  • Electric child locks
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and vests
  • Front side airbags with head airbag system and front interaction airbag
  • Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Proactive passenger protection system for front, sides and rear
  • Rear seat occupant reminder for child presence detection
  • Seat belt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • i - Size child seat mounting on the front passenger side and i - Size and top tether on the outer rear seats
  • 2 USB-C ports with charge and data functions
  • Audi sound system with 8 loudspeakers incl. centre speaker, subwoofer and 6-channel amplifier with total output of 180 watts
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Aluminium look interior elements
  • Black dashboard
  • Matte brushed aluminium silver inlay
  • Ambient lighting package - Q4 E-tron
  • Gloss styling pack - Q4 E-tron
  • Non smoking pack - Q4 E-tron
  • 19" 5 V spoke aero alloy wheels in black gloss turned finish
  • Vehicle tool kit with tyre repair kit
  • Matt paint
  • Metallic paint
  • PVC/Cloth - Black with copper stitching + sport seat
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Tow bar pre-installation
  • Tow bar pre-installation with hook
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Brake control system - ESC and brake booster
  • Child proof door locks
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Front side curtain airbags
  • Hill hold control
  • Public e-call
  • Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 12V socket
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release
  • Black headlining
  • Dust/pollen filter
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front centre armrest
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • Illuminated aluminium doorsteps
  • Illuminated interior front door sills
  • Illuminated sunvisor with mirror
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Isofix
  • Leather multi function steering wheel
  • Manually adjustable height and lumbar support for front seats
  • PVC/Cloth upholstery with copper stitching + Sport seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Storage pockets on rear of front seats
  • Three zone climate control with control panel in rear
  • Variable luggage/load compartment floor
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Dark grey wing mirror
  • Daytime running lights with automatic headlight control and Coming and Leaving home function
  • Door panel ambient lighting
  • Dynamic headlight range control
  • Electric front/rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Gloss black roof rails and window surrounds
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED Taillights with dynamic indicator
  • LED front fog lamps with cornering function
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear diffuser with black simulated exhaust pipes
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Welcome lights (within exterior mirror housing)
  • Anti theft alarm system
  • Central locking system Keyless Go
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 10.25" digital cockpit and configurable dashboard
  • Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Driver alert system with driver monitoring
  • Driving profile selection
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency steering support with turn assist
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Full link phone integration (Wireless apple carplay and android auto)
  • Lane assist
  • Progressive steering
  • RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
  • Service interval indicator
  • Voice control system
  • Wireless phone charger
  • 2 front and 2 rear USB type C sockets
  • 7 speakers
  • Media system with navigation, 12.9" touchscreen display, voice control, DAB, steering wheel mounted controls
  • CUPRA sport suspension
  • Electronic locking differential and dynamic traction support
  • Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  • Copper and aluminium interior detailing
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • 18" Sonora machined silver alloy wheels
  • Breakdown and tool kit

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.