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Hyundai Tucson vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or CUPRA Ateca?

Hyundai Tucson vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

CUPRA Ateca

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Tucson

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 Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the CUPRA Ateca costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4 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 very slightly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Ateca delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is barely lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries marginally more – 545 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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.

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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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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Hyundai Tucson
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
CUPRA
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