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CUPRA Ateca vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Suzuki Ignis?

CUPRA Ateca vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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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.

Suzuki Ignis is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,660 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Ateca offers considerably more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 293 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, Suzuki Ignis is substantially lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 483 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers substantially more boot space – 485 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries clearly more – 522 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 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
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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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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
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
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Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Suzuki
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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