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CUPRA Born vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or SEAT Ateca?

CUPRA Born vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

SEAT Ateca is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,172 £.

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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 Born offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Born

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, SEAT Ateca is significantly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers noticeably more boot space – 510 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries slightly more – 525 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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 £34,300
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 484 - 630 km
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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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