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CUPRA Ateca vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Toyota Yaris Cross?

CUPRA Ateca vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (17 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Yaris Cross is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

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, Toyota Yaris Cross is visibly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,418 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers slightly more boot space – 485 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries marginally more – 522 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 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
CUPRA Ateca
Toyota Yaris Cross

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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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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross blends the maneuverability of a small hatch with the higher driving position and practicality of a crossover, wrapped in Toyota's dependable build quality. It suits urban buyers who need easy parking, flexible cargo space and a comfortable, economical daily driver.

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CUPRA Ateca
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
485 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Toyota
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