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CUPRA Leon vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or SEAT Ateca?

CUPRA Leon vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the CUPRA Leon costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

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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 Leon offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is very slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,371 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers noticeably more boot space – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries marginally more – 525 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon is far ahead overall 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 £35,200
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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CUPRA Leon

The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.

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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
35,200 - 50,900 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 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
-
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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