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Ford Kuga vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (243 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Kuga or SEAT Ateca?

Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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SEAT Ateca

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kuga

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Ateca has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.10 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 Ford Kuga has a distinct edge – offering 243 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Kuga is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs barely noticeable better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Ford Kuga tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Ateca pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

Kuga

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 a bit lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers to a small extent more room – 510 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1604 L, which is about 70 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Ford Kuga hardly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Kuga sits 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.

Ford Kuga
SEAT Ateca

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Kuga

Ford Kuga

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 243 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 6.8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km

Ford Kuga

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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The Kuga is Ford’s adaptable family SUV that blends usable space with a surprisingly lively driving character, making daily commutes and weekend escapes equally enjoyable. With smart interior packaging, an easy-to-use infotainment setup and composed road manners, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a bit of fun without the fuss.

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SEAT Ateca

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Ford Kuga
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
34200 - 46300 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 154 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 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
1526 - 1859 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
412 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1882 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
541 - 550 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Ford Kuga have?

The Ford Kuga is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.