Compare the Cupra Formentor vs Jaecoo 8
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the Cupra Formentor and the Jaecoo 8 depends on whether you prioritise pace and handling or outright size. The Jaecoo 8 is longer, delivers more power, and can be had with a third row of seats, which the Formentor cannot have. It also offers a commanding view out with a front seat that jacks up high, whereas the Formentor sits you pretty low, meaning you should look elsewhere if you want a high-up driving position. On twisting roads, the Formentor stays absolutely flat when cornering fast in Sport mode, while the Jaecoo 8 leans more and has steering that is too light to communicate what the front wheels are doing. At motorway speeds, the Jaecoo 8 keeps road noise well contained, but you will notice rather a lot of road noise in the Formentor from its wide tyres.
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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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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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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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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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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 110 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 448 litres |
| 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) 4,820 mm x 1,930 mm x 1,710 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £115 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 size — | Battery size 34.46 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four 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 1.5T SHS-P Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 3 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 34.46 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 450 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 110 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 448 litres |
| Length 4,484 mm | Length 4,820 mm |
| Width 1,852 mm | Width 1,930 mm |
| Height 1,537 mm | Height 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 11.5 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.