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CUPRA Ateca vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or MG MG5?

CUPRA Ateca vs MG MG5: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,848 £.

MG5

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 significantly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 123 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 MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 120 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 moderately lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers very slightly more boot space – 485 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca is decisively ahead 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 £37,300
Ateca

CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
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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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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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The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
MG
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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