Ford Tourneo Connect vs SEAT Ateca – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Ateca has the slight advantage in terms of price – starting at 25100 £, while the Ford Tourneo Connect starts at 27300 £. That’s a price difference of about 2237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

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.

Both models deliver identical performance – 150 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is a bit faster – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Ford Tourneo Connect takes 10.10 s. That makes it around 1.10 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca is slightly ahead – reaching 202 km/h, while the Ford Tourneo Connect tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is roughly 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca pulls hardly any stronger, offering 360 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The SEAT Ateca is slightly lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1542 kg. The weight difference is around 197 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Ford Tourneo Connect takes the lead – 1720 L compared to 510 L. That’s around 1210 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Ford Tourneo Connect wins – up to 3105 L, about 1501 L more than the SEAT Ateca.

Payload capacity also favors the Ford Tourneo Connect distinctly – 818 kg compared to 525 kg. The difference is roughly 293 kg.

Overall, the Ford Tourneo Connect proves to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.