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Hyundai Kona vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 25100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or SEAT Ateca?

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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SEAT Ateca

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

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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.

Hyundai Kona has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Kona manages with 4.60 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Kona has a distinct edge – offering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs minimal better – reaching 210 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Ateca pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is hardly perceptible lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers slight more room – 510 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs somewhat better – up to 1604 L, which is about 304 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca slight takes the win – 525 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Kona proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £23,100
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Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
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Hyundai Kona

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The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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SEAT Ateca

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 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
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SEAT

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Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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