Cupra Formentor vs Volkswagen Id.5

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Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor

$49,990 - $94,990

2026 price

Volkswagen Id.5
Volkswagen Id.5

$54,990 - $78,299

2025 price

Summary

2026 Cupra Formentor
2025 Volkswagen Id.5
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
-

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Small boot in PHEV
  • Formentor S runs out of puff
  • Lots of tyre roar

  • Not as good value as ID.4
  • Less wow-factor than some rivals
  • Missing vehicle-to-load or a frunk
2026 Cupra Formentor Summary

We’ve waited more than two years and it’s finally here.

Cupra has introduced the updated version of its most popular car in Australia, the Formentor.

A spicy small SUV rival to the likes of the Mini Countryman, BMW X2 and Audi Q3, among others, this design-led small SUV is now offered in more flavours than ever before.

It’s our first time testing out this updated Formentor on local soil, so read on to see how it stacks up.

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2025 Volkswagen Id.5 Summary

At long last, Volkswagen’s electric mid-size SUV duo has landed in Australia.

The appeal of the ID.4 as an electric family SUV alternative to the likes of the Tiguan is obvious, but where does the more coupe-styled ID.5 fit?

It comes in a single GTX trim for now, taking aim at some of the more performance-oriented EV SUVs on the Australian market, of which there are now quite a few. But now it’s arriving later than many of its rivals.

Has VW done enough with the ID.5 GTX for it to justify a spot on your test-drive list? We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Cupra Formentor 2025 Volkswagen Id.5

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