CUPRA Formentor vs KGM Rexton

The CUPRA Formentor starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Rexton opens at $50,000. That makes the CUPRA Formentor the more affordable entry point by $10.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $55,000 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the CUPRA Formentor by roughly $3,565 in fuel alone.

Both the CUPRA Formentor and KGM Rexton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Formentor packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the KGM Rexton.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the CUPRA Formentor and 6 in the KGM Rexton.

The CUPRA Formentor features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Rexton gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Formentor stands out with wireless charging and heated front seats that you will not find on the KGM Rexton. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Formentor gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Rexton offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Formentor and 2-zone in the KGM Rexton.

The CUPRA Formentor uses a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The KGM Rexton responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 149kW and 441Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The KGM Rexton has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Formentor is 4.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Formentor measures 4,450mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 400mm shorter than the KGM Rexton at 4,850mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Rexton generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 420L in the CUPRA Formentor and 236L in the KGM Rexton, giving the CUPRA Formentor a 184L advantage. The KGM Rexton seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the KGM Rexton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the CUPRA Formentor and $2,480/year for the KGM Rexton. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the CUPRA Formentor.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (CUPRA Formentor) vs $2,480 (KGM Rexton). The CUPRA Formentor saves you roughly $713 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Formentor) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Rexton). The KGM Rexton has longer coverage.