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CUPRA Ateca vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Renault Symbioz?

CUPRA Ateca vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Symbioz

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • moderately 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:

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 Symbioz is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,583 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 142 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 Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Ateca

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is barely lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers moderately more boot space – 576 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca holds a decisive overall lead 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
CUPRA Ateca
Renault Symbioz

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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CUPRA Ateca
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
102 - 136 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Renault
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