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CUPRA Ateca vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Subaru Outback?

CUPRA Ateca vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Ateca is barely cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Outback

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 131 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 Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 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 a bit lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries only slightly more – 557 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Subaru
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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