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CUPRA Ateca vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Lotus Emeya?

CUPRA Ateca vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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:

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,294 £.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 618 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 585 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is significantly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers only slightly more boot space – 509 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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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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Lotus Emeya

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lotus
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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