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BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Ateca comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or CUPRA Ateca?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,789 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly 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 BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
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 somewhat lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 500 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries very slightly more – 522 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Ateca
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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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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BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Ateca
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
485 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,841 mm
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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
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
CUPRA
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