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CUPRA Ateca vs Jaguar E-Pace comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Jaguar E-Pace?

CUPRA Ateca vs Jaguar E-Pace: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Jaguar E-Pace

  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly 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.

Jaguar E-Pace is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,868 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

E-Pace

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 moderately more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is visibly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers very slightly more boot space – 494 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries barely more – 554 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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Reviews CUPRA Ateca

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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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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
33 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
494 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
1,648 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
497 - 554 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

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