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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
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Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
485 L
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Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,841 mm
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Height
1,650 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
CUPRA
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