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CUPRA Ateca vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Fiat 500?

CUPRA Ateca vs Fiat 500: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • 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

Ateca

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.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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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 CUPRA Ateca offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Ateca

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: CUPRA Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is noticeably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers substantially more boot space – 485 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries noticeably more – 522 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca 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 £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
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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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The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Fiat
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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