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Audi Q5 vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or SEAT Ateca?

Audi Q5 vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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SEAT Ateca

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Ateca is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 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 Audi Q5 offers significantly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers visibly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Q5

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 terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 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 £46,400
Q5

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5

The Audi Q5 is a refined compact luxury SUV that blends a plush, well-appointed interior with confident, composed handling suited to everyday driving. It’s a strong choice if you want a comfortable, technology-rich cabin and a practical, upscale package that feels polished on both city streets and longer trips.

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Reviews Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Reviews SEAT Ateca

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Nico
20 May 2026, 12:31:33

+ Great, firm seats, large boot for such a compact car, good fuel economy, lots of interior space, uncomplicated controls, very agile and safe handling, good build quality, very good steering, good braking performance, relatively small turning circle
- Very poor voice control and navigation, cockpit display too small with very small fonts and symbols, steering wheel too thin, seats too flat despite electric adjustment, poor engine soundproofing, tank far too small, complicated maintenance (oil change appalling), undersized rear brake, fuel filler on the wrong side, sound almost without bass (Beats)

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SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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