Compare the Cupra Born vs Cupra Formentor

Stylish electric hatchback, and very good to drive
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
wowscore
8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the Cupra Born and Cupra Formentor cater well to tall drivers up front, where the seats provide plenty of adjustment and go back a really long way. Rear passengers are also treated to generous legroom for tall adults in either car. However, you will find that operating the climate controls on the move is frustrating in both models, proving either annoying or a pain to manage through the screen. Where they differ is small-item storage, as the Born leaves you with a disappointingly small glovebox, whereas the Formentor provides a decent one.

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

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V1 140kW 58kWh 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.
  • 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 Hatchbacks Body type Estate cars
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 385 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases) Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,543 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,484 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,537 mm
Towing capacity — Towing capacity 1,500 kg
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).
4.3 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.
300 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 58 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 25 · average
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 140kW 58kWh Auto Engine name 1.5 TSI 150
Engine size Electric • 190 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks 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 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 58 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.
300 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) 385 litres Boot (seats up) 450 litres Best
Length 4,336 mm Length 4,484 mm
Width 1,809 mm Width 1,852 mm
Height 1,543 mm Height 1,537 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.68 m
Turning circle 10.2 m Turning circle 11.4 m

Full features list

  • Black with Blue
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Glossy Black with details in Copper
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Glossy Black with details in Copper including all season tyres
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Sport Black with all season tyres
  • Bike rack towing hook
  • Heat pump
  • Metallic paint
  • Second physical key
  • Skyline fixed panoramic sunroof
  • Special metallic paint
  • 10.25" digital cockpit with 12.9" central display infotainment system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Attention and drowsiness assist with driver monitoring
  • Bluetooth
  • Car 2X function
  • Driving profile selection - Range, Comfort, Performance, CUPRA Individual
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Dynamic steering
  • Emergency steering support with turn assist
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking
  • Front/rear park distance control
  • Lane assist
  • Lane change system with exit warning system
  • Navigation system one infotainment
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear traffic alert
  • Rear view camera
  • Right hand drive vehicle
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Voice assistant
  • Wireless charger
  • Wireless full link smartphone integration with mirroring technology
  • e-call service
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Aluminium pedals
  • CUPRA emblem on steering wheel
  • Dual zone climatronic air conditioning
  • Electric auxiliary air heater
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated, leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
  • Integrated front head restraints
  • Manual height adjustable front seats
  • Multi-colour ambient interior lighting
  • Rear headrests
  • SEAQUAL Yarn cloth upholstery
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest, without centre armrest
  • Acoustic windshield
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
  • Full LED headlights with adverse weather function
  • Grey exterior mirrors
  • Heat insulated glass
  • Illuminated door handles
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear combination lamp with ceremony function and integrated Cupra Logo
  • Light assist
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Windshield wiper with light/rain sensor
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Digital key
  • Electronic immobiliser
  • KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry
  • Keyless go central locking system
  • Manual child locks
  • Physical key card for digital key
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation, side airbag in front with curtain airbag and front interaction airbag
  • Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
  • Pre crash system
  • Regenerative braking with One pedal drive
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
  • 2x USB sockets in front
  • 2x USB sockets in rear, charge only
  • 7 infotainment speakers
  • CUPRA eSound
  • DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and AM/FM radio
  • 105kW DC charging capability
  • 11 kW Onboard charger
  • Charging cable mode 3, type 2/3 32 A
  • Gear ratio 10,213
  • Shock absorption in front
  • Sports rear shock absorption
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
  • Without charging cable mode2
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • 19" Storm machined alloy wheels in Sport Black
  • Tool kit with tirefit
  • 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.