Compare the Cupra Formentor vs Ford Explorer
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Cupra Formentor can pull heavier trailers than the Ford Explorer. In both cars, touch-sensitive controls are annoying or not the easiest to use on the move. When travelling at speed, the Explorer keeps its cabin hushed, whereas there is rather a lot of road noise from the Formentor’s wide tyres. Rear space also separates them. Legroom in the Formentor is really generous even for tall adults, while taller passengers may struggle for knee room in the Explorer. In the middle of the rear row, the Explorer provides a flat floor and a reasonably comfortable seat, but you will not want to squeeze an adult onto the Formentor’s narrow, hard centre rear seat unless you have to.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,484 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,537 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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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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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.
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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 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 — | Battery size 58 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TSI 150 | Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size Electric • 190 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
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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 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) 450 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Length 4,484 mm | Length 4,468 mm |
| Width 1,852 mm | Width 1,871 mm |
| Height 1,537 mm | Height 1,639 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 11.0 m |
Full features list
*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.