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CUPRA Ateca vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Volvo XC40?

CUPRA Ateca vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Ateca is slightly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Ateca offers visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 103 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 Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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 somewhat lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries only slightly more – 532 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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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The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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S. M.
20 Apr 2026, 09:07:56

Excellent

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CUPRA Ateca
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Volvo
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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