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Audi Q8 vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or CUPRA Ateca?

Audi Q8 vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably 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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Ateca is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,046 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Q8

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 considerably lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 757 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers somewhat more boot space – 605 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is decisively ahead 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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