Cupra Formentor

All versions use a 4-cylinder Inline engine with Turbo, 4 valves per cylinder, Front, transverse. Rear brakes are labelled Disc ventilated; front brakes Ventilated disc. Front and rear suspension: Independent, spring. Eco class: Euro 6.

1 generation ran from 2020-10-01 to 2024-01-31. Body type: SUV 5-doors. Version count: 9. Names as in the database: 1.5 MT, 2.0 AT (190 hp), 2.0 AT TDI, 2.0 MT TDI, 1.5 AT, 2.0 AT (245 hp), 2.0 AT (310 hp), 1.4 AT (204 hp), 1.4 AT (245 hp).

1 generation, restyling 1 belongs to the same generation. It starts 2024-06-01; production stop is not measured. Body type: SUV 5-doors. Version count: 5. Names as in the database: 1.5 TSI MT, 2.0 TDI DSG, 1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG, 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive (204 hp), 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive (333 hp). Between 2024-01-31 and 2024-06-01 the data record no Formentor production dates.

Engine specs

All versions use a 4-cylinder Inline engine with Turbo, 4 valves per cylinder, Front, transverse. Rear brakes are labelled Disc ventilated; front brakes Ventilated disc. Front and rear suspension: Independent, spring. Eco class: Euro 6.

Version	hp (kW) @ rpm	Nm @ rpm	cc	Fuel	Cylinders / layout	Boost	Gearbox / gears	Drive
1.5 MT (1 generation)	150 (110) @ 5000-6000	250 @ 1500-3500	1498	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Manual 6	FWD
1.5 AT (1 generation)	150 (110) @ 5000-6000	250 @ 1500-3500	1498	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 7	FWD
2.0 AT 190 hp (1 generation)	190 (140) @ 4200-6000	320 @ 1500-4100	1984	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 7	AWD
2.0 AT 245 hp (1 generation)	245 (180) @ 5250-6500	370 @ 1600-4300	1984	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 7	FWD
2.0 AT 310 hp (1 generation)	310 (228) @ 5450-6600	400 @ 2000-5450	1984	Gasoline, 98	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 7	AWD
2.0 AT TDI (1 generation)	150 (110) @ 3250-4200	340 @ 1600-3000	1968	Diesel	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 7	AWD
2.0 MT TDI (1 generation)	150 (110) @ 3250-4200	340 @ 1600-3000	1968	Diesel	4 Inline	Turbo	Manual 6	FWD
1.4 AT 204 hp (1 generation)	204 (150) @ 5000-6000	350 @ 1550-3500	1395	Plug-in, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 6	FWD
1.4 AT 245 hp (1 generation)	245 (180) @ 5000-6000	400 @ 1550-3500	1395	Plug-in, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Automatic 6	FWD
1.5 TSI MT (restyling 1)	150 (110) @ 5000-6000	250 @ 1500-3500	1498	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Manual 6	FWD
1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG (restyling 1)	150 (110) @ 5000-6000	250 @ 1500-3500	1498	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Robotic 7	FWD
2.0 TDI DSG (restyling 1)	150 (110) @ 3250-4200	340 @ 1600-3000	1968	Diesel	4 Inline	Turbo	Robotic 7	FWD
2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 204 hp (restyling 1)	204 (150) @ 4200-6000	320 @ 1500-4100	1984	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Robotic 7	AWD
2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp (restyling 1)	333 (244) @ 5600	428 @ 2100	1984	Gasoline, 95	4 Inline	Turbo	Robotic 7	AWD

Engine size in the data: 1395, 1498, 1968 and 1984 cc. Compression: 10.5 on the 1498 cc Gasoline versions and on 2.0 AT 190 hp; 9.6 on 2.0 AT 245 hp; 9.3 on 2.0 AT 310 hp; 16 on both TDI 1968 cc versions and on 2.0 TDI DSG; 10 on both 1.4 AT Plug-in versions; 10.5 on both restyling 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive versions. Bore × stroke: 74.5 x 85.9 (1498), 82.5 x 92.8 (1984 Gasoline), 81 x 95.5 (1968 Diesel), 74.5 x 80 (1395 Plug-in). Fuel system Direct injection (direct) except 2.0 AT TDI and 2.0 MT TDI, where it is not measured.

Horsepower range in the catalogue is 150 hp to 333 hp. Peak is 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp (244 kW). Torque range is 250 Nm to 428 Nm; the same 333 hp version has 428 Nm.

Performance, mpg and CO2

0–100 km/h, top speed, consumption (l/100 km) and CO2 (g/km). Missing figures are not measured.

1 generation

1.5 MT: 8.9 s, 204 km/h; city 6.3, highway 4.9, mixed 5.4; CO2 123.
1.5 AT: 8.9 s, 203 km/h; city 6.5, highway 5, mixed 5.5; CO2 126. Same 0–100 as 1.5 MT; top speed is 1 km/h lower; mixed use is 0.1 l/100 km higher.
2.0 AT 190 hp AWD: 7.1 s, 220 km/h; city 8.8, highway 5.8, mixed 6.9; CO2 157.
2.0 AT 245 hp FWD: 6.8 s, 238 km/h; city 9.1, highway 5.7, mixed 6.9; CO2 159. Mixed consumption matches 2.0 AT 190 hp; 0–100 is 0.3 s quicker; top speed is 18 km/h higher.
2.0 AT 310 hp AWD: 4.9 s, 250 km/h; city 9.6, highway 6.5, mixed 7.7; CO2 175. Fastest 1 generation 0–100; only Gasoline version specified for 98.
2.0 AT TDI AWD: 8.6 s, 203 km/h; city 5.9, highway 4.6, mixed 5.1; CO2 135.
2.0 MT TDI FWD: 9.3 s, 205 km/h; city 5.2, highway 3.7, mixed 4.3; CO2 113. Lowest mixed Gasoline/Diesel figure and lowest CO2 among non-Plug-in versions; 0–100 is 0.7 s slower than 2.0 AT TDI.
1.4 AT 204 hp Plug-in: 7.8 s, 205 km/h; city not measured, highway not measured, mixed 1.5; CO2 33. Lowest mixed figure and lowest CO2 in the data.
1.4 AT 245 hp Plug-in: 7.0 s, 210 km/h; city not measured, highway not measured, mixed 1.9; CO2 43. 0–100 is 0.8 s quicker than 1.4 AT 204 hp; mixed use is 0.4 l/100 km higher.

1 generation, restyling 1

1.5 TSI MT: 8.9 s, 203 km/h; city 6.3, highway 4.9, mixed 5.4; CO2 126. Same mixed use as 1.5 MT; top speed is 1 km/h lower; CO2 is 3 g/km higher.
1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG: 8.9 s, 203 km/h; city 6.5, highway 5, mixed 5.5; CO2 126. Same 0–100, top speed and mixed figures as 1.5 AT.
2.0 TDI DSG: 0–100 not measured, 203 km/h; city not measured, highway not measured, mixed not measured; CO2 not measured.
2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 204 hp: 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured; city not measured, highway not measured, mixed not measured; CO2 not measured.
2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp: 4.8 s, 250 km/h; city not measured, highway not measured, mixed not measured; CO2 not measured. Shortest 0–100 in the whole model (0.1 s quicker than 2.0 AT 310 hp). Top speed matches 2.0 AT 310 hp at 250 km/h.

No 0–60 mph figure is in the data. Engine oil, coolant, warning lights, interior layout and reliability/problems are not measured.

Dimensions and weight

Exterior dimensions in cm, boot volume and ground clearance: not measured on all versions.

Tank: 40 litres on every version except 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp, which has 55 litres (15 litres more).

Wheels on all 1 generation versions: 245/45 R18 and 245/40 R19. Restyling 1 wheel sizes: not measured.

Kerb / gross weight (kg), 1 generation:

1.5 MT: 1437 / 1960 — lightest kerb in the data.
1.5 AT: 1463 / 1980 (26 kg heavier kerb than 1.5 MT).
2.0 AT 190 hp: 1513 / 2030.
2.0 MT TDI: 1513 / 2030 (same pair as 2.0 AT 190 hp).
2.0 AT TDI: 1623 / 2140.
2.0 AT 245 hp: 1623 / 2140 (same pair as 2.0 AT TDI).
2.0 AT 310 hp: 1644 / 2140.
1.4 AT 204 hp: 1681 / 2120.
1.4 AT 245 hp: 1704 / 2210 — heaviest kerb and heaviest gross in the data (267 kg heavier kerb than 1.5 MT; 250 kg heavier gross).

Restyling 1:

1.5 TSI MT: 1437 / 1960 (same as 1.5 MT).
1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG: 1463 / 1980 (same as 1.5 AT).
2.0 TDI DSG, 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 204 hp, 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp: kerb not measured, gross not measured.

Payload from the given masses (gross minus kerb) on measured versions: 1.5 MT and 1.5 TSI MT 523 kg; 1.5 AT and 1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG 517 kg; 2.0 AT 190 hp and 2.0 MT TDI 517 kg; 2.0 AT TDI and 2.0 AT 245 hp 517 kg; 2.0 AT 310 hp 496 kg; 1.4 AT 204 hp 439 kg; 1.4 AT 245 hp 506 kg.

Which version to choose

Choice is arithmetic on these numbers only.

Lowest mixed consumption among versions with a mixed figure: 1.4 AT 204 hp Plug-in at 1.5 l/100 km, then 1.4 AT 245 hp at 1.9. Among non-Plug-in: 2.0 MT TDI at 4.3, then 2.0 AT TDI at 5.1, then 1.5 MT / 1.5 TSI MT at 5.4. Highest measured mixed: 2.0 AT 310 hp at 7.7.

Lowest measured CO2: 1.4 AT 204 hp at 33, then 1.4 AT 245 hp at 43, then 2.0 MT TDI at 113. Highest measured CO2: 2.0 AT 310 hp at 175.

Shortest 0–100: 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp at 4.8 s, then 2.0 AT 310 hp at 4.9 s, then 2.0 AT 245 hp at 6.8 s, then 1.4 AT 245 hp at 7.0 s, then 2.0 AT 190 hp at 7.1 s. Slowest measured: 2.0 MT TDI at 9.3 s. 2.0 TDI DSG and 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 204 hp: 0–100 not measured.

Highest measured top speed: 250 km/h on 2.0 AT 310 hp and 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp. Next: 238 on 2.0 AT 245 hp, 220 on 2.0 AT 190 hp. Cluster around 203–205 on the 150 hp Gasoline/Diesel set and 1.4 AT 204 hp. 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 204 hp top speed: not measured.

FWD vs AWD: FWD on 1.5 MT, 1.5 AT, 2.0 MT TDI, 2.0 AT 245 hp, both 1.4 AT, 1.5 TSI MT, 1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG, 2.0 TDI DSG. AWD on 2.0 AT 190 hp, 2.0 AT TDI, 2.0 AT 310 hp, and both 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive.

Manual is only 1.5 MT, 2.0 MT TDI and 1.5 TSI MT (all 6 gears, FWD). Restyling Robotic 7 is 2.0 TDI DSG, 1.5 eTSI Mild Hybrid DSG and both 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive.

Same name, different power: three 2.0 AT at 190 / 245 / 310 hp; two 1.4 AT at 204 / 245 hp; two 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive at 204 / 333 hp. 2.0 AT 245 hp is Gasoline FWD; 1.4 AT 245 hp is Plug-in FWD with mixed 1.9 vs 6.9 and 0–100 7.0 vs 6.8 s. 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp has 23 hp and 28 Nm more than 2.0 AT 310 hp, 0.1 s quicker 0–100, the same 250 km/h, a 55 l tank instead of 40, and fuel grade 95 instead of 98.

Lightest daily pair: 1.5 MT or restyling 1.5 TSI MT (1437 kg, mixed 5.4). Diesel economy: 2.0 MT TDI. Measured Plug-in economy: 1.4 AT 204 hp. Measured acceleration peak on 1 generation: 2.0 AT 310 hp. Catalogue peak after restyling: 2.0 TSI DSG 4Drive 333 hp, with several economy and mass fields not measured.