Cupra Formentor Volvo XC40

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Cupra Formentor Volvo XC40
Fuel (differs) Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2017-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 39,990 € 42,995
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 63/100 64/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 74/100
Reliability (differs) 70/100 72/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 48/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 150 197
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9 7.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 205 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4451 4440
Width (mm) (differs) 1839 1873
Height (mm) (differs) 1520 1652
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1482 1688
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1800 2100
Boot (l) (differs) 420 452
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.2 6.7
Wheelbase (mm) (differs) 2702
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Cupra Formentor · Efficiency: WLTP 6.2 l/100km 1.5 eTSI (manufacturer figure) + aggregated owner reports from public forums, indicative · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Practicality: Boot 420 l + towing weight 1,800 kg, vs. compact coupé SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (MQB Evo segment, shared drivetrains) + aggregated owner reviews · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Value retention: Residual-value valuation guides for the facelift trims still thin; price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Cupra Formentor · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro 6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo XC40 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 6.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Practicality: Boot 452 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, compact-SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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Profile · I facelift (KM, 2024+, 1.5 eTSI 150)

Cupra Formentor

Compact coupé SUV on the VAG MQB Evo platform, technically related to the Volkswagen Tiguan and Seat Ateca. The entry version is the 1.5 eTSI 150 with 48V mild-hybrid, WLTP around 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). The range runs up to the VZ versions (2.0 TSI up to about 333 hp) and a PHEV with about 60 km electric range. Indicative starting price.

Profile · B3/B4 mild-hybride en Recharge (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, shared with the Polestar 2. The B4 mild hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and delivers 197 hp system power. WLTP 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure); owners report higher motorway figures in practice (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 452 l, braked towing weight 2,100 kg. The 2024 facelift brought new headlights and a revised nose.

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