CUPRA Tavascan vs Skoda Enyaq Coupe

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $66,490 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Enyaq Coupe opens at $70,990. That makes the CUPRA Tavascan the more affordable entry point by $4,500.

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 $73,139 and $78,089 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The Skoda Enyaq Coupe holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the CUPRA Tavascan. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan and 94% for the Skoda Enyaq Coupe.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Tavascan packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Skoda Enyaq Coupe.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Enyaq Coupe counters with head-up display and panoramic roof that the CUPRA Tavascan does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Skoda Enyaq Coupe counters with its electric setup making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 82kWh (Skoda Enyaq Coupe), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 561km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 135kW (Skoda Enyaq Coupe).

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 14mm shorter than the Skoda Enyaq Coupe at 4,658mm (2,766mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 570L in the Skoda Enyaq Coupe, giving the Skoda Enyaq Coupe a 30L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg 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 Tavascan) vs 7 years (Skoda Enyaq Coupe). The Skoda Enyaq Coupe has longer coverage.