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BMW 3 Series Touring vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SEAT Ateca?
3 Series Touring
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.
SEAT Ateca has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15952 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.
Ateca
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.
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3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is noticeable lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.
In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers barely noticeable more room – 510 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.
In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs minimal better – up to 1604 L, which is about 94 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca hardly perceptible takes the win – 525 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
Who wins the race?
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
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SEAT Ateca
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BMW 3 Series Touring
4.3 (1 Reviews)
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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SEAT Ateca
5 (1 Reviews)
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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BMW 3 Series Touring
SEAT Ateca
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
25100 - 36900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
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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
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
129 - 144 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
510 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4381 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1601 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1604 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
516 - 525 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, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
116 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
SEAT
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.