CUPRA Ateca vs Mazda CX-60 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Mazda CX-60 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 4637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-60 manages with 1.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.30 L per 100 km.

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 Mazda CX-60 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 327 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mazda CX-60 takes 5.80 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Ateca performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-60 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Ateca is evident lighter – 1418 kg compared to 1890 kg. The difference is around 472 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers a bit more room – 570 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-60 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1726 L, which is about 122 L more than the CUPRA Ateca.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-60 slightly takes the win – 612 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

All in all, the Mazda CX-60 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.