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Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (520 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Stelvio or CUPRA Ateca?

Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Stelvio

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,674 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses 6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers significantly more power – delivering 520 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Stelvio

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is visibly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,820 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers very slightly more boot space – 525 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio carries a bit more – 590 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,900
Stelvio

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 - 520 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 11.8 L/100km
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4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,300 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 267 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,820 - 1,925 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,903 - 1,955 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 590 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offered with different drivetrains?

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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