8.3
2023 Cupra Formentor VZ review
More exciting than Volkswagen’s go-fast SUVs in every way. The Formentor VZ hits the sweet spot all things considered.
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2022 Cupra Formentor vs 2022 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Cupra Formentor
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2022 Cupra
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2022 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Cupra Formentor VZ
Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
56L - 58L
319 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, powerful engine
- Sweet engine note
- Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
- Quite thirsty around town
- Second-row space is on the small side
- Dated infotainment hardware
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$795)
Colours Available
Mazda offers the following colours on the CX-5:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Eternal Blue Mica
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Zircon Sand Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Snowflake White Pearl Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 228kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5450 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 12.2 | 10.5 - 14.4 | |
