Question 1

Which petrol engine is best in a used Cupra?

Accepted Answer

The 1.5 TSI with 150PS suits everyday driving and lower running costs. The 2.0 TSI of the VZ models brings far more performance, with 4Drive all-wheel drive on the Ateca and on the more powerful Formentors.

Question 2

What is the difference between a Cupra TSI and eTSI?

Accepted Answer

The eTSI adds a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to the 1.5 TSI and always comes with a DSG automatic. It helps the engine when pulling away and lets it coast with the engine off, but it cannot drive on electricity alone.

Question 3

Is a petrol Cupra ULEZ compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. London's ULEZ asks petrol cars for roughly Euro 4, met from about 2006, and every Cupra dates from 2018 or later. Other cities' clean air zones set their own rules, so check before you drive in.

Question 4

How much is road tax on a used petrol Cupra?

Accepted Answer

The CO₂-based first-year rate was paid when the car was new, so a used Cupra pays £200 a year. Add a £440 supplement in years 2 to 6 if its list price was over £40,000, which is worth checking on a VZ.

Question 5

Which new Cupra models have petrol engines?

Accepted Answer

The Leon, Formentor and Terramar, from 1.5 TSI and eTSI versions to the 333PS Formentor VZ and the 390PS VZ5, both with 4Drive. Some 1.5 TSI versions keep a manual gearbox, the rest use the DSG.

Used petrol Cupra cars in the UK

CUPRA Formentor Estate 2.5 TSI 390 VZ5 5dr DSG 4Drive

CUPRA Formentor VZ2 TSI 4Drive Petrol 310 7-speed DSG-auto

CUPRA Ateca 1.5 EcoTSI V2 5dr DSG

CUPRA Formentor 1.5 TSI 150 V1 5dr

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI 150 V2 5dr DSG

CUPRA Formentor 1.5 TSI 150 V2 5dr DSG Petrol Estate

CUPRA Formentor 1.5 TSI V1 SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

CUPRA Leon 2.0 TSI 300 VZ3 5dr DSG

Cupra Terramar 1.5 eTSI V2 SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Cupra Formentor V2