Cupra Formentor vs Volkswagen T-ROC

What's the difference?

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Cupra Formentor
Cupra Formentor

$51,990 - $94,990

2026 price

Volkswagen T-ROC
Volkswagen T-ROC

$25,990 - $58,888

2024 price

Summary

2026 Cupra Formentor
2024 Volkswagen T-ROC
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
-

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

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

  • Options become pricey
  • Minor ergonomic quirks
  • Might feel outdated to some
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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2024 Volkswagen T-ROC Summary

For a small SUV that technically starts under the $40,000 mark, the 2024 Volkswagen T-Roc has a fair bit going for it.

It’s still in its first generation, but updates have made some parts of the T-Roc feel properly up to speed. And the parts that haven’t? Well, maybe that’s not such a bad thing.

We’re driving the mid-spec Style 110TSI, which sits above the base CityLife, but below the R-Line. Then of course, there’s the wicked R variant.

But is this a Euro that could replace your trusted Japanese small SUV?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Cupra Formentor 2024 Volkswagen T-ROC

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