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CUPRA Ateca vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs ), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Tesla Roadster?

CUPRA Ateca vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 147,017 £.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers substantially more boot space – 485 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 485 L.

Ateca

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 9,600 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca is clearly superior overall 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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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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The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Tesla
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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