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CUPRA Ateca vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (37300 £ vs 46500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

CUPRA Ateca

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9189 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Discovery Sport manages with 4.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Ateca has a somewhat edge – offering 300 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs minimal better – reaching 209 km/h, while the CUPRA Ateca tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 540 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is distinct lighter – 1418 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 531 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeable more room – 780 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs barely noticeable better – up to 1604 L, which is about 30 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Discovery Sport to a small extent takes the win – 641 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Land Rover Discovery Sport shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 58 km
CUPRA Ateca
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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CUPRA Ateca
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
37300 - 51200 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
152 - 207 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
4394 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1841 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1601 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
199 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.