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BYD Tang vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or CUPRA Ateca?

BYD Tang vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially 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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Ateca is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,017 £.

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

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is substantially lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,212 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers substantially more boot space – 485 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang leads convincingly 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
BYD Tang
CUPRA Ateca

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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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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BYD Tang
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 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
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
CUPRA
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