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CUPRA Ateca vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Suzuki Jimny?

CUPRA Ateca vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly 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 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.

Suzuki Jimny is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Jimny

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 considerably more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 270 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.

Seats: CUPRA Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries clearly more – 522 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 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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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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