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CUPRA Ateca vs VW Golf – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: CUPRA Ateca meets VW Golf.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

CUPRA Ateca

VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 12073 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf has a minimal edge – offering 333 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Ateca tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls slight stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1418 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers clearly perceptible more room – 510 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Ateca performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1604 L, which is about 367 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Ateca minimal takes the win – 522 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

CUPRA Ateca
VW Golf

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37300 - 48600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
152 - 207 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4394 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1841 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1601 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1579 - 1604 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
199 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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