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Ford Ranger vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or SEAT Ateca?

Ford Ranger vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,334 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

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 Ranger offers significantly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 337 Nm more.

Ranger

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 terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,060 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 464 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger 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.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Ford Ranger
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 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
42 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
SEAT
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