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Ford Transit Bus vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or CUPRA Ateca?

Ford Transit Bus vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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CUPRA Ateca

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,232 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 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 CUPRA Ateca offers considerably more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is substantially lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 920 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers significantly more boot space – 485 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 485 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 640 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca 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 £37,300
Ateca

CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
CUPRA Ateca

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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Ford Transit Bus
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
CUPRA
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