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CUPRA Ateca vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Nissan Qashqai?

CUPRA Ateca vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Qashqai is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,663 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 markedly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 70 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 very slightly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers very slightly more boot space – 504 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries marginally more – 522 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca comes out modestly 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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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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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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karol
3 Jun 2026, 20:17:58

Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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CUPRA Ateca
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Nissan
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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