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BMW X4 vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or CUPRA Ateca?

BMW X4 vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

BMW X4

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably 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

X4

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,589 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X4 uses 6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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 X4 offers significantly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

X4

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 noticeably lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 457 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers very slightly more boot space – 525 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 is clearly superior 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 £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
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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
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
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Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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