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CUPRA Ateca vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (37300 £ vs 16600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Renault Clio?

CUPRA Ateca

Renault Clio

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

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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.

Renault Clio has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 20683 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Clio manages with 4.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

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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 CUPRA Ateca has a decisively edge – offering 300 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Ateca performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Ateca pulls significantly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Renault Clio is noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1418 kg. The difference is around 294 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers clearly perceptible more room – 510 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs noticeable better – up to 1604 L, which is about 428 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Ateca a bit takes the win – 522 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Ateca shows itself to be performs better in key areas and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,300
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CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 9.1 L
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CUPRA Ateca
Renault Clio

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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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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37300 - 48600 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
152 - 207 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4394 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1841 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1601 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1579 - 1604 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
199 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault

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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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