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CUPRA Ateca vs Porsche Macan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Ateca meets Porsche Macan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

CUPRA Ateca

Porsche Macan

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

Ateca @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

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.

CUPRA Ateca has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 31903 £.

Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

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 Porsche Macan has a clearly edge – offering 639 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 339 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the CUPRA Ateca tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls clearly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 730 Nm difference.

Ateca @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

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 curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is clearly lighter – 1418 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 877 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers hardly perceptible more room – 540 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs slightly better – up to 1604 L, which is about 256 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan minimal takes the win – 545 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Macan proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

CUPRA Ateca
Porsche Macan

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Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km
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CUPRA Ateca

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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37300 - 48600 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
152 - 207 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4394 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1841 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1601 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1579 - 1604 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
470 - 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
199 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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