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BMW X4 vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or SEAT Ateca?

BMW X4 vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

BMW X4

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Ateca is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 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 BMW X4 offers clearly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

X4

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 visibly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers barely more boot space – 525 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 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 £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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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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SEAT Ateca

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 X4
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
129 - 144 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
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
SEAT
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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