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Audi Q5 vs CUPRA Ateca – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or CUPRA Ateca?

Audi Q5

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CUPRA Ateca

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Ateca has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7560 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Audi Q5 has a a bit edge – offering 367 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls distinct stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is noticeable lighter – 1418 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers minimal more room – 520 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs minimal better – up to 1604 L, which is about 131 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 barely noticeable takes the win – 565 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q5 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Audi Q5
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Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5

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The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.

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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
37300 - 48600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
152 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4394 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1579 - 1604 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
199 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
Brand
Audi
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CUPRA

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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