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CUPRA Ateca vs BMW Z4 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or BMW Z4?

CUPRA Ateca vs BMW Z4: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Ateca

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,189 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Z4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW Z4 offers somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Ateca

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: CUPRA Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is marginally lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers clearly more boot space – 485 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries significantly more – 522 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca 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.

from £37,300
Ateca

CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
CUPRA Ateca
BMW Z4

Costs and Consumption

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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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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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CUPRA Ateca
BMW Z4

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
157 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
281 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
215 - 235 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BMW
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