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CUPRA Formentor vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35200 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or SEAT Ateca?

CUPRA Formentor

SEAT Ateca

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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Ateca has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Formentor manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

Ateca

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 Formentor has a significantly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Formentor pulls to a small extent stronger with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

Formentor

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, SEAT Ateca is minimal lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers to a small extent more room – 510 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs barely noticeable better – up to 1604 L, which is about 99 L more than the CUPRA Formentor.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor hardly perceptible takes the win – 526 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive overall lead 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.

CUPRA Formentor
SEAT Ateca

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.8 L
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km

CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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SEAT Ateca

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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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CUPRA Formentor
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
35200 - 55000 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 199 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4451 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1839 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1511 - 1537 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
458 - 526 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.