Comparison - Volkswagen Taigo Style 2022 - vs - Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2021

General

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Average Price: 
£
25,860
Updated: 
31 Dec 2021
£
40,425
Updated: 
14 Jun 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
6-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.50gals
10.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#1F2125
Kings Red Metallic
#BC0A2F
Reef Blue Metallic
#2A4280
Reflex Silver Metallic
#EAEEEF
Visual Green Metallic
#A0A23F
Smokey Grey Metallic
#53545C
Color: 
Petrol Blue Matte
#4D5D75
Magnetic Tech Matte
#5C5D62
Desire Red
#841917
Magnetic Tech
#2A2D32
Nevada White
#A1A8B8

Electric

Top Speed: 
127mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Surprisingly spacious.
Decent enough to drive

Cons
Some cheap interior plastics.
Sluggish and noisy three-cylinder

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-equipped
Reasonable boot
Quite economical

Cons
Feels derivative
Petrol only
Auto gearbox isn't the smoothest

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Excellent engines shared with T-Cross
Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seats

Cons
Slightly smaller boot than T-Cross
Frustrating touch-sensitive controls
No more exciting to drive

By: 
parkers.co.uk

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
Stylish design
Can be fast or economical
High-tech interior

Cons
Cupra mode too firm
Small boot for hybrid models
Average warranty

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

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

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
16
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.00L
1.40L
Torque: 
147ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
110hp
201hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.78Feet
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: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Edging of the instrument cluster, the outflow, door opener and the gear lever backdrop in chrome
Leather Steering Wheel
steering wheel with satellite buttons
gearshift paddles

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
168.15in
175.10in
Width: 
69.17in
72.40in
Height: 
59.60in
59.40in
Front Track: 
60.28in
Rear Track: 
59.69in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
16.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
2612.40lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Lumbar support in front seats
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Sports comfort seats in front
Front & rear head restraints
Manually adjustable height and lumbar support for front seats
Heated front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
60:40 Rear seats with central armrest and mechanical seat release

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson
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
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Care Climatronic
air conditioning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Luggage compartment light
Interior ambient lighting and surround lighting
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
3-zone climate control system

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 speakers
Discover Media" Navigation including Streaming and Internet
Digital Cockpit Pro - Multi-coloured digital cockpit with various selectable information profiles
External, USB type C data socket(s) and charging socket(s)
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless Charging incl. Bluetooth
6 speakers
10" display
Navigation system with voice control
2 front & 2 rear USB type C sockets
Wireless Apple Carplay, wired Android Auto
Wireless phone charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
19"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

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: 
Front disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Anti-theft alarm system
e-call' Emergency call service
Central locking system with SAFELOCK
front passenger airbag deactivation
Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
Hill start assist
Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
Anti-theft alarm
Front Assist (Forward collision warning with automatic braking)
Driver alert system
Lane Assist
Brembo brakes