Cupra Formentor vs Mazda CX-5

What's the difference?

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Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor

$42,990 - $76,900

2024 price

Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5

$29,888 - $59,520

2024 price

Summary

2024 Cupra Formentor
2024 Mazda CX-5
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.4L

Turbo 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
1.9L/100km (combined)

8.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Charging commitment is inconvenient
  • Firm ride
  • Power isn't as fun once battery is depleted

  • Feels compact inside
  • Individual storage on the thin side
  • Thirsty engine
2024 Cupra Formentor Summary

The Cupra Formentor is the most popular model in the Cupra stable and now the VZe Tribe Edition has joined the ranks.

Sitting one rung below the top petrol grade, the Tribe Edition combines the VZe plug-in hybrid powertrain with some great design upgrades, as well as features usually reserved for the top model.

Is this the most appealing Formentor model yet? We've spent a week with it to find out.

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2024 Mazda CX-5 Summary

This week I’m family testing the new Mazda CX-5 Akera G35 and the top-grade model is well-equipped. But it faces stiff competition in the mid-sized SUV market with rivals like the Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage and the ever-popular Toyota RAV4.

How do you remain competitive in one of the most popular SUV classes? My family of three is finding out for you!

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