Comparison - Cupra Formentor VZ5 2022 - vs - SEAT Tarraco XCELLENCE 2020

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
47,515
Updated: 
15 Jul 2023
£
36,545
Updated: 
09 Oct 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.50gals
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Petrol Blue Matte
#3E4E66
Magnetic Tech Matte
#7B7C81
Graphene Grey
#404143
Desire Red¹
#AE2323
Nevada White
#A3AABA
White
#EFEFEF
Color: 
Urano Grey
#404040
Reflex Silver
#6F6E6C
Atlantic Blue
#001E51
Indium Grey
#706F74
Deep Black
#171717
Oryx White
#D7DEE4
Dark Camouflage
#6D8372

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Strong range of engine options
Great interior style and quality
Genuinely good fun to drive for an SUV

Cons
Fairly limited personalisation options
Boot space isn't great
Some infotainment frustrations

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Very well equipped
Surefooted and grippy handling
Smart interior for the money

Cons
Not the quietest car at 70mph
Not quite as practical as some family SUVs
Fiddly dashboard controls

By: 
whatcar.com

The Tarraco is a roomy, good-looking seven-seater and probably the poshest Seat ever.

Pros
Styling,
space,
standard equipment

Cons
Oversells its sportiness,
pricier than rivals

By: 
topgear.com

The SEAT Tarraco is attractive and pleasant to drive but only its style sets it apart.

Pros
Smart looks
Enjoyable to drive
Spacious for five passengers

Cons
Feels generic
Tight third-row seats
Some safety features not standard

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

The SEAT Tarraco is a practical, well-equipped seven-seater SUV with a durable cabin. It’s available with a good choice of engines but it’s very similar to the Skoda Kodiaq.

Pros
Extremely practical
Good standard equipment
Excellent engine range

Cons
Plain interior
Very similar to Skoda Kodiaq
No five-seat version

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
294ft-lbs
at 5 450rpm
295ft-lbs
at 3 250rpm
Horsepower: 
305hp
at 6 600rpm
187hp
at 4 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Heated with gear shift paddles on DSG
Driving profile selection (Comfort, Sport, CUPRA, Individual)
Speed sensitive power steering
Power locking and remote control with two foldable keys and opening boot selector (3 buttons)
Three 12v sockets (front console, second row located at the back of the centre console, and one in the boot)
Leather steering wheel and gear knob

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.10in
186.40in
Width: 
78.40in
72.40in
Height: 
59.40in
65.30in
Front Track: 
62.40in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
61.30in
61.90in
Wheel Base: 
105.50in
109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.80
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
62.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.80cu.ft
8.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3265.00lbs
4003.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
instrument light with brightness control
low fuel warning light
gearshift indicator
'lights on' reminder

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with memory function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated front seats
Electrically adjustable with memory function for driver seat
Black interior roof
Door & dashboard decorative inserts (chrome)
Driver and passengers seats, height adjustable with lumbar adjustment and height adjustable headrests
Front seats with back storage pockets
Folding table on front seat backrests with storage pockets
Forward and backward adjustable seats - second row
Front centre armrest with rear air outlet
Front comfort seats in cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release
Folding center armrest
Easy-fold rear seat system (folding flat into floor) - second and third row
Rear armrest and easy back seat release mechanism from boot

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson - coil springs - hydraulic shock absorber
Independent type McPherson, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Multilink axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Multi-link axle, coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Three zone climate control with control panel in rear
Illuminated interior front door sills
Dust/pollen filter
12V socket
Illuminated glove box
Illuminated boot
Front cup holders
Driver and passenger sunvisor with covered and illuminated mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 2" Touchscreen Display
6 speakers,
2 front & 2 rear USB type C sockets
Wireless Apple Carplay, wired Android Auto
Wireless phone charger
Digital cockpit (10.25" screen
Mirror Link, Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB cable for Apple and Android compatibility
8" colour touchscreen with proximity sensor
8 speakers
Bluetooth® audio streaming and handsfree system,
three USB ports and one Aux-in jack
SD card slot,

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain sensing wipers
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Rear wash/wipe
Hidden exhaust pipe
Roof rails (chrome)
Front grille frame in chrome
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
no
Wheel size: 
19 in
19"
Wheels more: 
Emergency tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
no
Front head airbags: 
yes
no
Rear head airbags: 
yes
no
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc
Front ventilated disk brakes
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
rear solid disc brakes
Rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
no
Rear headrests: 
yes
no
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
Lane Assist
Driver alert system
(Forward collision warning with automatic braking
Hill hold control
Public e-call
Tool kit
Seat belt reminders for all seats
Locking wheel bolts
Lane assist
ISOFIX points in outer second row seats and front passenger seat with top tether anchorage points
Hill hold control