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Hyundai Tucson vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (288 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or SEAT Ateca?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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SEAT Ateca

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Tucson has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Ateca

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 Tucson has a significantly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 204 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls barely noticeable stronger with 379 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 19 Nm difference.

Tucson

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 seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is a bit lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more room – 620 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Tucson performs to a small extent better – up to 1799 L, which is about 195 L more than the SEAT Ateca.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Tucson slight takes the win – 545 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Tucson proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Tucson is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £20,900
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
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
SEAT Ateca

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Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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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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SEAT Ateca

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Hyundai Tucson
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
20900 - 47900 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 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
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.