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CUPRA Ateca vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Lucid Air?

CUPRA Ateca vs Lucid Air: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,589 £.

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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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 951 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,540 Nm more.

Ateca

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is considerably lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 652 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries a bit more – 588 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lucid
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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