Comparison - MG ZS Exclusive 2019 - vs - Cupra Formentor 2021

General

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First Impressions with the MG ZS Essence
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2021 MG ZS EV long-term review | Introduction
New MG ZS in-depth review: is this the best budget SUV?
MG ZS EV Long Range 2023 Review
Cupra Formentor - AutoWeek Review
Yeni Cupra Formentor Test Sürüşü
The New £40k Cupra Formentor VZ2 2021
Cupra Formentor 2020 UK Review
NEW Cupra Formentor Review: Fast, Stylish and Fun?
all-new Cupra Formentor FULL REVIEW
CUPRA Formentor | Launch Control & 100-200 km/h acceleration
2022 Cupra Formentor VZx First Drive Review | Drive.com.au
Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
18,340
Updated: 
27 Dec 2018
£
39,830
Updated: 
09 Oct 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
12.60gals
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Arctic white
#FFFFFF
Black Pearl
#05171D
Laser blue
#0348B8
Cosmic silver
#97999B
Spiced orange
#C3622E
Dynamic red
#DA291C
Color: 
Petrol Blue Matte
#3E4756
Magnetic Tech Matte
#575A5D
Graphene Grey
#8B8C8E
Desire Red
#AE241D
Dark Camouflage
#595F61
Magnetic Tech
#515457
Midnight Black
#808080
Urban Silver
#B9B9BE
Candy White
#ECECEC

Electric

Top Speed: 
155mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Cupra’s first standalone model is a handsome crossover with decent road manners and plenty of space

Pros
Sharp looks,
handles well for a crossover,
plenty of space and equipment

Cons
Fiddly touch-sensitive heater almost as annoying as having to explain the badge to your mates

By: 
topgear.com

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

Cons
Fairly limited personalisation options
There are more practical options
Some infotainment frustrations

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The Cupra Formentor doesn't feel as playful as the closely related Volkswagen T-Roc R, but it’s every bit as fast in its similarly priced, range-topping form, plus it handles with composure and has a much nicer interior. In addition, cheaper, less powerful versions of the Formentor offer the same sporty looks as the flagship model – something that isn’t the case with lesser T-Rocs. Just bear in mind that you can have our 2021 Sports SUV of the Year, the Ford Puma ST, for not much more than the cheapest Formentor.

Pros
Well equipped
Surefooted and grippy handling
Smart interior

Cons
TSI 310 isn’t as much fun as the very best sports SUVs
Slightly hesitant automatic gearbox
Fiddly controls

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban/Extra Urban/Combined(mpg)uk - 40.2/49/45.4
combined:31.4-33.2 mpg Uk
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
103ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
295ft-lbs
at 5 450rpm
Horsepower: 
104hp
at 4 000rpm
305hp
at 6 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet
37.40Feet

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: 
no
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: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
R-EPS Progressive steering
Leather-wrapped multi-function sports steering wheel
Leather Gearshift knob/handle
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control (with "follow-to-stop") and speed limiter

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
169.80in
175.20in
Width: 
71.20in
72.40in
Height: 
63.40in
59.50in
Front Track: 
60.10in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
60.40in
61.30in
Wheel Base: 
101.70in
103.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.00
43.20
Rear Head Room: 
39.50
38.80
Front Leg Room: 
42.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.50in
55.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.80in
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.80cu.ft
14.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3624.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
10.25" Digital Cockpit
Washer fluid level indicator

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Keyless unlocking and ignition system
Exterior mirrors, power-folding, adjustable and heated with front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Front and rear power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Passenger’s 4-way manual adjustable seat
Driver’s 6-way manual adjustable seat
Manually adjustable height and lumbar support for front seats
Two reading lights up in front and two in the rear
Textile sport seats
Height-adjustable front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Mechanical rear seat release

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson struts
Independent type McPherson - coil springs - hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion beam
Multilink axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Auto Air Conditioning
12V power socket
Climatronic 3 zones with AirCare & Air Quality Sensor

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
IPOD Compatibility
USB mobile phone charging function
7 speakers
10" touchscreen infotainment system
Mobile phone interface
Voice Control
USB-C for wired smartphone integration
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Private Emergency Call, Safety Services for 10 years
Remote access via app and online platform for 1 year
Online infotainment for 1 year
USB-C sockets or charging and infotainment control: two in front and two in seats
230-V outlet in boot and 12V socket in central console

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Heat insulating windshield
Heat-insulating and tinted rear windows
Glossy Black roof rails
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17"
19"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Front seatbelt (3 point + pretensioner and Load limiter)
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
Automatic Door Latch
Driver's seat belt reminder
Hill Launch assist
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Follow me home function
Tiredness Recognition System
Lane Assist
Front Assist
3-point safety belts for front and rear seats, with visual and acoustic reminders
Traffic Sign Recognition
Light Assist