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BYD Han vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or CUPRA Ateca?

BYD Han vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

BYD Han

  • substantially more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

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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.

CUPRA Ateca is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,892 £.

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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 BYD Han offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

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

Han

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, CUPRA Ateca is substantially lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 907 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers moderately more boot space – 485 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries visibly more – 522 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
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BYD Han

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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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Reviews CUPRA Ateca

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
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
CUPRA
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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