CUPRA Formentor vs MG S6 EV

The CUPRA Formentor starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the MG S6 EV opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $54,989 respectively.

The MG S6 EV currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The CUPRA Formentor does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

Both the CUPRA Formentor and MG S6 EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the CUPRA Formentor and 92% for the MG S6 EV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the CUPRA Formentor, against 7 on the MG S6 EV.

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 7 in the MG S6 EV.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Formentor features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG S6 EV counters with head-up display, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Formentor gets cloth upholstery while the MG S6 EV offers vegan leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Formentor and 2-zone in the MG S6 EV.

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 9 seconds.

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV is 1.7s 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, 258mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 450L in the CUPRA Formentor and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 131L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Formentor) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.