CUPRA Ateca vs Ford Kuga – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Ford Kuga has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3026 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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 CUPRA Ateca has a a bit edge – offering 300 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Ford Kuga takes 7.30 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Ateca performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Kuga tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the CUPRA Ateca is minimal lighter – 1418 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers a bit more room – 510 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs slight better – up to 1604 L, which is about 70 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga slight takes the win – 550 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Kuga proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Kuga is the better all-rounder in this comparison.