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CUPRA Ateca vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Hyundai Staria?

CUPRA Ateca vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • considerably 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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Ateca is a bit cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,160 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Staria

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 33 Nm more.

Ateca

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.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is clearly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 857 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 253 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca is clearly superior 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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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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Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
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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